Elements of Moral Philosophy and of Christian Ethics, Volume 1J. Duncan, 1826 |
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... likely to be conformable to truth , even when the individuals by whom it is possessed are destitute of those active habits which are only formed in society . If they cannot , in every case 8 [ INTRO On the Advantages arising from.
... likely to be conformable to truth , even when the individuals by whom it is possessed are destitute of those active habits which are only formed in society . If they cannot , in every case 8 [ INTRO On the Advantages arising from.
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... possessed all the moral and physical quali- fications requisite to the successful discovery of truth . To that humility which is characteristic of original genius , he united a boldness in speculation , and an intrepidity in the pursuit ...
... possessed all the moral and physical quali- fications requisite to the successful discovery of truth . To that humility which is characteristic of original genius , he united a boldness in speculation , and an intrepidity in the pursuit ...
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... possession , and to all the rational enjoyment of truth ; and the result of their successful efforts affords their successors this ground of encourage- ment , that no difficulty can long stand in his way , who adds to his love of ...
... possession , and to all the rational enjoyment of truth ; and the result of their successful efforts affords their successors this ground of encourage- ment , that no difficulty can long stand in his way , who adds to his love of ...
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... possession , or , indeed , can be in possession , while in this imperfect state , is extremely limited ; and that the actual acquirements of the most accomplished philosopher , though great when contrasted with the ignorance of the ...
... possession , or , indeed , can be in possession , while in this imperfect state , is extremely limited ; and that the actual acquirements of the most accomplished philosopher , though great when contrasted with the ignorance of the ...
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... possession , which , I think , is best done by giving it a fair and equal view of the whole intellectual world , wherein it may see the order , rank , and beauty of the whole , and give a just allowance to the distinct provinces of the ...
... possession , which , I think , is best done by giving it a fair and equal view of the whole intellectual world , wherein it may see the order , rank , and beauty of the whole , and give a just allowance to the distinct provinces of the ...
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