An Anthology of Modern Philosophy: Selections for Beginners from the Writings of the Greatest Philosophers from 1500 to 1900, with Biographical Sketches, Analyses, Diagrams and Questions for DiscussionDaniel Sommer Robinson |
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... present inquiry , is concerning the causes which induce us to believe in the existence of body : and my reasonings on this head I shall begin with a distinction , which at first sight may seem superfluous , but which will con- tribute ...
... present inquiry , is concerning the causes which induce us to believe in the existence of body : and my reasonings on this head I shall begin with a distinction , which at first sight may seem superfluous , but which will con- tribute ...
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... present to the physical eye ; it constrains me to aspire after this better world , to em- brace it with every power , to long for its realization , to live only in it , and in it alone find satisfaction . The law itself is my guarantee ...
... present to the physical eye ; it constrains me to aspire after this better world , to em- brace it with every power , to long for its realization , to live only in it , and in it alone find satisfaction . The law itself is my guarantee ...
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... Present , which is only its incipient and rudimentary form . We see this unfortunate narrowness of view too often in the best socialists , who , leaving the Present without roots in the Past , would carry us headlong towards a Future ...
... Present , which is only its incipient and rudimentary form . We see this unfortunate narrowness of view too often in the best socialists , who , leaving the Present without roots in the Past , would carry us headlong towards a Future ...
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PARACELSUS THE GREAT | 3 |
GIORDANO BRUNO | 24 |
TOMMASO CAMPANELLA | 59 |
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