Elements of Mental Philosophy Enbracing the Two Departments of the Intellect and the Sensibilities, Volume 2Harper & Brothers, 1841 - Intellect |
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... existence 132 113. Of the twofold action of the principie of self - preservation 114. Of curiosity , or the desire of knowledge 132 133 • • 134 116. Of the twofold operation and the morality of the principle of cu- riosity 136 • 117 ...
... existence 132 113. Of the twofold action of the principie of self - preservation 114. Of curiosity , or the desire of knowledge 132 133 • • 134 116. Of the twofold operation and the morality of the principle of cu- riosity 136 • 117 ...
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... existence of benevolent institutions 180. Other remarks in proof of the same doctrine 181. Objection from the contests and wars among mankind 178. Further proofs in support of the doctrine of an innate humanity , or love for the human ...
... existence of benevolent institutions 180. Other remarks in proof of the same doctrine 181. Objection from the contests and wars among mankind 178. Further proofs in support of the doctrine of an innate humanity , or love for the human ...
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... existence of a moral nature involved in systems of moral phi- losophy , and in other writings and treatises of a moral na- ture 254 216. Proofs from the uniformity of law 217. Evidences of a moral nature even among Savage nations 218 ...
... existence of a moral nature involved in systems of moral phi- losophy , and in other writings and treatises of a moral na- ture 254 216. Proofs from the uniformity of law 217. Evidences of a moral nature even among Savage nations 218 ...
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... EXISTENCE OF OBLIGATORY FEELINGS . Section Page 251. Feelings of moral obligation distinct from feelings of moral ap- proval and disapproval • 297 252. Proof of the existence of obligatory feelings from consciousness . 297 253. Further ...
... EXISTENCE OF OBLIGATORY FEELINGS . Section Page 251. Feelings of moral obligation distinct from feelings of moral ap- proval and disapproval • 297 252. Proof of the existence of obligatory feelings from consciousness . 297 253. Further ...
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... existence of a moral nature in connexion with public rob- bers and outlaws from society 280. Illustration of the fact that there are the remains of conscientious feeling even in the most depraved of men 281. Of errors in the statements ...
... existence of a moral nature in connexion with public rob- bers and outlaws from society 280. Illustration of the fact that there are the remains of conscientious feeling even in the most depraved of men 281. Of errors in the statements ...
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