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... a legitimate field for a work of the sort would appear to be indicated by the kindly reception which has been given to it ; and I trust that it is now a little more adequate to its purpose . CONTENTS PAGE I 8 2410 24 23333 37 49 340 ix.
... a legitimate field for a work of the sort would appear to be indicated by the kindly reception which has been given to it ; and I trust that it is now a little more adequate to its purpose . CONTENTS PAGE I 8 2410 24 23333 37 49 340 ix.
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... appear to be taking place visibly in nature . The sun draws water , which then is given back in the form of rain ; and the rain , in turn , sinks into the ground , where it completes the process by turning into earth , and the manifold ...
... appear to be taking place visibly in nature . The sun draws water , which then is given back in the form of rain ; and the rain , in turn , sinks into the ground , where it completes the process by turning into earth , and the manifold ...
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... appear- ing as they did at a time when the human mind was first be- ginning to taste the delights of metaphysical inquiry , had an immense influence . Among his adherents , the best known were Melissus of Samos , a politician and ...
... appear- ing as they did at a time when the human mind was first be- ginning to taste the delights of metaphysical inquiry , had an immense influence . Among his adherents , the best known were Melissus of Samos , a politician and ...
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... appear in countless numbers . " ence . -- This , accordingly , marks out the path by which the rec- onciliation of change and permanence was to be attempted . If reality is One , as Parmenides had assumed in common with all previous ...
... appear in countless numbers . " ence . -- This , accordingly , marks out the path by which the rec- onciliation of change and permanence was to be attempted . If reality is One , as Parmenides had assumed in common with all previous ...
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... the varying proportions in which the elements appear , and the fact that in any par- ticular object some of them are present in such infinitesi - mal quantities as to be unrecognizable , render possible the Greek Philosophy 29.
... the varying proportions in which the elements appear , and the fact that in any par- ticular object some of them are present in such infinitesi - mal quantities as to be unrecognizable , render possible the Greek Philosophy 29.
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Page 370 - For my part, when I enter most intimately into what I call "myself," I always stumble on some particular perception or other, of heat or cold, light or shade, love or hatred, pain or pleasure. I never can catch "myself" at any time without a perception, and never can observe anything but the perception.
Page 333 - How comes it to be furnished? Whence comes it by that vast store which the busy and boundless fancy of man has painted on it with an almost endless variety? Whence has it all the materials of reason and knowledge? To this I answer, in one word, from EXPERIENCE. In that all our knowledge is founded; and from that it ultimately derives itself.
Page 348 - IT is evident to any one who takes a survey of the objects of human knowledge, that they are either ideas actually imprinted on the senses; or else such as are perceived by attending to the passions and operations of the mind; or lastly, ideas formed by help of memory and imagination— either compounding, dividing, or barely representing those originally perceived in the aforesaid ways.
Page 325 - The commonwealth of learning is not at this time without master-builders, whose mighty designs, in advancing the sciences, will leave lasting monuments to the admiration of posterity: but every one must not hope to be a Boyle or a Sydenham; and in an age that produces such masters as the great Huygenius and the incomparable Mr. Newton...
Page 356 - But, whatever power I may have over my own thoughts, I find the ideas actually perceived by Sense have not a like dependence on my will. When in broad daylight I open my eyes, it is not in my power to choose whether I shall see or no, or to determine what particular objects shall present themselves to my view...
Page 332 - ... whiteness, hardness, sweetness, thinking, motion, man, elephant, army, drunkenness, and others : it is in the first place then to be inquired, how he comes by them...
Page 235 - ... as if there were sought in knowledge a couch whereupon to rest a searching and restless spirit; or a terrace for a wandering and variable mind to walk up and down with a fair prospect; or a tower of state for a proud mind to raise itself upon; or a fort or...
Page 235 - ... a couch whereupon to rest a searching and restless spirit; or a terrace for a wandering and variable mind to walk up and down with a fair prospect; or a tower of state for a proud mind to raise itself upon; or a fort or commanding ground for strife and contention; or a shop for profit or sale; and not a rich storehouse for the glory of the Creator and the relief of man's estate.
Page 369 - THERE are some philosophers who imagine we are every moment intimately conscious of what we call our self; that we feel its existence and its continuance in existence; and are certain, beyond the evidence of a demonstration, both of its perfect identity and simplicity.
Page 246 - The passions that incline men to peace are: fear of death; desire of such things as are necessary to commodious living; and a hope by their industry to obtain them.