Elements of Moral Philosophy and of Christian Ethics, Volume 1J. Duncan, 1826 |
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... mankind that just and comprehensive views should be entertained on these fundamental subjects . " All religion , " says Archbishop Til- lotson , -whose name must always be venerated by all who value the high interest of morals , - " is ...
... mankind that just and comprehensive views should be entertained on these fundamental subjects . " All religion , " says Archbishop Til- lotson , -whose name must always be venerated by all who value the high interest of morals , - " is ...
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... mankind is man , if that branch of knowledge which closely con- cerns the usefulness and the happiness of every one , and especially of such as are appointed to direct the B2 Chap . I. ] the Study of Moral Philosophy . 8.
... mankind is man , if that branch of knowledge which closely con- cerns the usefulness and the happiness of every one , and especially of such as are appointed to direct the B2 Chap . I. ] the Study of Moral Philosophy . 8.
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... 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 susceptibilities of man , we are reminded of the im ...
... 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 susceptibilities of man , we are reminded of the im ...
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... mankind . " As man ( says Addison ) is a creature made up of different extremes , he has some- thing in him very great and very mean . A skilful artist may draw an excellent picture of him in either of these views . The finest authors ...
... mankind . " As man ( says Addison ) is a creature made up of different extremes , he has some- thing in him very great and very mean . A skilful artist may draw an excellent picture of him in either of these views . The finest authors ...
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... mankind . Thus the powers of reflection and observation , by which alone the study of man can be successfully prosecuted , are united . " It is only by retiring within ourselves that we can obtain a key to the cha- racters of others ...
... mankind . Thus the powers of reflection and observation , by which alone the study of man can be successfully prosecuted , are united . " It is only by retiring within ourselves that we can obtain a key to the cha- racters of others ...
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