Elements of Moral Philosophy and of Christian Ethics, Volume 1J. Duncan, 1826 |
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... knowledge of Natural Religion , that is , without some acquaintance with the character , perfections , and providence of God , the first book is wholly occupied with the con- sideration of these momentous subjects . The usual method is ...
... knowledge of Natural Religion , that is , without some acquaintance with the character , perfections , and providence of God , the first book is wholly occupied with the con- sideration of these momentous subjects . The usual method is ...
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... knowledge to others , is suf- ficiently obvious . The next advantage which I shall mention as result- ing from the study of moral philosophy is , an enlarged acquaintance with human nature ; and who is there possessing any share of ...
... knowledge to others , is suf- ficiently obvious . The next advantage which I shall mention as result- ing from the study of moral philosophy is , an enlarged acquaintance with human nature ; and who is there possessing any share of ...
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... knowledge of human nature acquired in the exercise of those liberal views and kind dispo- sitions which are congenial to youth , from that which is the result of a partial acquaintance with the worst part of the species , and which so ...
... knowledge of human nature acquired in the exercise of those liberal views and kind dispo- sitions which are congenial to youth , from that which is the result of a partial acquaintance with the worst part of the species , and which so ...
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... knowledge of its powers and susceptibilities , and in rendering our inquiries subservient to the practical improvement of society . " Truth , " says D'Alembert , - " truth in metaphy- sics , resembles truth in matters of taste . In both ...
... knowledge of its powers and susceptibilities , and in rendering our inquiries subservient to the practical improvement of society . " Truth , " says D'Alembert , - " truth in metaphy- sics , resembles truth in matters of taste . In both ...
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... knowledge subservient to the elucidation of its principles ; it analyzes that which seems , at first view , scarcely susceptible of an accu- rate investigation ; and the surprise which is felt when the elements and the laws of human ...
... knowledge subservient to the elucidation of its principles ; it analyzes that which seems , at first view , scarcely susceptible of an accu- rate investigation ; and the surprise which is felt when the elements and the laws of human ...
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