Elements of CriticismA. S. Barnes, 1883 - 486 pages |
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... reflected from the tree to my eye , form- ing a picture upon the retina tunica ; but the object perceived is the tree ... reflection . Nature determines us necessarily to rely on the vera- city of our senses ; and upon their evidence the ...
... reflected from the tree to my eye , form- ing a picture upon the retina tunica ; but the object perceived is the tree ... reflection . Nature determines us necessarily to rely on the vera- city of our senses ; and upon their evidence the ...
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... reflecting , it is of consequence that their nature and differences be understood . It appears now that ideas may be distinguished into three kinds : first , Ideas derived from original perceptions , properly termed ideas of memory ...
... reflecting , it is of consequence that their nature and differences be understood . It appears now that ideas may be distinguished into three kinds : first , Ideas derived from original perceptions , properly termed ideas of memory ...
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... reflecting mind to the most enticing sort of logic the practice of reasoning upon subjects so agreeable , tends to a habit ; and a habit , strengthening the reasoning faculties , prepares the mind for entering into subjects more ...
... reflecting mind to the most enticing sort of logic the practice of reasoning upon subjects so agreeable , tends to a habit ; and a habit , strengthening the reasoning faculties , prepares the mind for entering into subjects more ...
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... reflecting upon a number of objects , we naturally follow the same order as when we actually urvey them . 61. The principle of order is conspicuous with respect to naturai operations ; for it always directs our ideas in the order of ...
... reflecting upon a number of objects , we naturally follow the same order as when we actually urvey them . 61. The principle of order is conspicuous with respect to naturai operations ; for it always directs our ideas in the order of ...
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... reflection ; such as graceful motion , and genteel behavior . But as intention , a capital circumstance in human actions , is not visible , it requires reflection to discover their true character . I see one deliver- ing a purse of ...
... reflection ; such as graceful motion , and genteel behavior . But as intention , a capital circumstance in human actions , is not visible , it requires reflection to discover their true character . I see one deliver- ing a purse of ...
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