The Works of Thomas Chalmers, Volume 1W. Collins, 1836 |
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... virtue in such a case , and a benefactor is the object of that virtue . 6. Now to make one feel the truth of the ethical principle , it matters not whether he has seen many or few benefactors in the course of his experience . Nay , it ...
... virtue in such a case , and a benefactor is the object of that virtue . 6. Now to make one feel the truth of the ethical principle , it matters not whether he has seen many or few benefactors in the course of his experience . Nay , it ...
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... virtue , be alleged in evidence of the care , wherewith the Deity hath provided for the well - being of our moral constitution ; the plea- surable taste of virtue in itself , with the bitterness of its opposite , may well be alleged as ...
... virtue , be alleged in evidence of the care , wherewith the Deity hath provided for the well - being of our moral constitution ; the plea- surable taste of virtue in itself , with the bitterness of its opposite , may well be alleged as ...
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... virtue has its appropriate charm ; and virtue , on the whole , is a fund of varied , as well as of perpetual enjoyment , to him who hath imbibed its spirit , and is under the guidance of its principles . He feels all to be health and ...
... virtue has its appropriate charm ; and virtue , on the whole , is a fund of varied , as well as of perpetual enjoyment , to him who hath imbibed its spirit , and is under the guidance of its principles . He feels all to be health and ...
Contents
PRELIMINARY VIEWS | 17 |
Of the Metaphysics which have been resorted | 99 |
MR HUMES OBJECTION TO THE A POSTERIORI | 121 |
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