Elements of Moral Philosophy and of Christian Ethics, Volume 1J. Duncan, 1826 |
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... opinions of Aristotle , or what were the theories which in succeeding ages amused the idle disputants who bowed to the authority of so great a Master ; but in reflecting on the structure of our On the Advantages arising from [ INTRO .
... opinions of Aristotle , or what were the theories which in succeeding ages amused the idle disputants who bowed to the authority of so great a Master ; but in reflecting on the structure of our On the Advantages arising from [ INTRO .
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... opinion I have now quoted , was one of the first who contended for its authority and importance , in opposition to the doctrine that all moral distinctions are created by arbitrary appointment . This tenet was not only false , but was ...
... opinion I have now quoted , was one of the first who contended for its authority and importance , in opposition to the doctrine that all moral distinctions are created by arbitrary appointment . This tenet was not only false , but was ...
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... opinions and the conduct of many individuals . This is not the place for entering into any detailed discussion as to the grounds , or the extent of moral obligation : but I cannot help remarking , even here , that our views on this ...
... opinions and the conduct of many individuals . This is not the place for entering into any detailed discussion as to the grounds , or the extent of moral obligation : but I cannot help remarking , even here , that our views on this ...
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... opinions , susceptible of abuse , by leading , when carried to an extreme , to paradox and inconsistency ; they are , however , liberal and noble , and closely allied to all that is great and virtuous in mankind : and it is no slight ...
... opinions , susceptible of abuse , by leading , when carried to an extreme , to paradox and inconsistency ; they are , however , liberal and noble , and closely allied to all that is great and virtuous in mankind : and it is no slight ...
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... opinion , I could refer to Barrow and Butler , Gisborne and Witherspoon , and to many others , whose usefulness as preachers has been universally allowed . I am not ignorant of an opinion which generally prevails , that a metaphysical ...
... opinion , I could refer to Barrow and Butler , Gisborne and Witherspoon , and to many others , whose usefulness as preachers has been universally allowed . I am not ignorant of an opinion which generally prevails , that a metaphysical ...
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