The Philosophical Works of Descartes1931 |
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... understanding , or universal Wisdom , though nevertheless all other studies are to be esteemed not so much for their own value as because they contribute some- thing to this . Consequently we are justified in bringing forward this as ...
... understanding , or universal Wisdom , though nevertheless all other studies are to be esteemed not so much for their own value as because they contribute some- thing to this . Consequently we are justified in bringing forward this as ...
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... understanding not to comprehend a multitude of things , and it is proper to a created understanding to be finite ; on the contrary , I have every reason to render thanks to God who owes me nothing and who has given me all the ...
... understanding not to comprehend a multitude of things , and it is proper to a created understanding to be finite ; on the contrary , I have every reason to render thanks to God who owes me nothing and who has given me all the ...
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... understanding , and that our errors proceed from this cause . Further , the perception of the understanding only extends to the few objects which present themselves to it , and is always very limited . The will , on the other hand , may ...
... understanding , and that our errors proceed from this cause . Further , the perception of the understanding only extends to the few objects which present themselves to it , and is always very limited . The will , on the other hand , may ...
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The Philosophical Works of Descartes, Vol. 1 of 2: Rendered Into English ... Elizabeth S. Haldane No preview available - 2017 |
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