Elements of Moral Philosophy and of Christian Ethics, Volume 1J. Duncan, 1826 |
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... give a sys- tem of christian theology , he is bound always so to conduct his course of morals , that it may be , as it is designed , an useful preparation for the study of Revealed Truth . He is to treat of moral science , but not to ...
... give a sys- tem of christian theology , he is bound always so to conduct his course of morals , that it may be , as it is designed , an useful preparation for the study of Revealed Truth . He is to treat of moral science , but not to ...
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... give his readers the common law in one book , and the statute law in another . " There are two classes to whom , I trust , this work may be useful : -First , to students of Moral Philosophy , and more especially as preparatory to their ...
... give his readers the common law in one book , and the statute law in another . " There are two classes to whom , I trust , this work may be useful : -First , to students of Moral Philosophy , and more especially as preparatory to their ...
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... give rise , must communicate a facility of embodying in language and in reasonings , the silent reflections of the mind . That such a faculty is of the first import- ance to all who are called to the high situation of com- municating ...
... give rise , must communicate a facility of embodying in language and in reasonings , the silent reflections of the mind . That such a faculty is of the first import- ance to all who are called to the high situation of com- municating ...
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... gives us the knowledge of ourselves , and of mankind , it gives us that which is of still higher value , an affec- tion and reverence for that common nature which we inherit ; and by fixing our thoughts on the powers and ...
... gives us the knowledge of ourselves , and of mankind , it gives us that which is of still higher value , an affec- tion and reverence for that common nature which we inherit ; and by fixing our thoughts on the powers and ...
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... give mean interpretations and base motives to the worthiest actions ; they resolve virtue and vice into constitution ; in short , they endeavour to make no distinction between man and man , or between the species of man and that of ...
... give mean interpretations and base motives to the worthiest actions ; they resolve virtue and vice into constitution ; in short , they endeavour to make no distinction between man and man , or between the species of man and that of ...
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