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... observed in the brain ; when uncon- scious , as in sleep , quietude . Some observers state that there is a connexion existing between the intensity of the motion and that of the consciousness ; for , in proportion with the vividness of ...
... observed in the brain ; when uncon- scious , as in sleep , quietude . Some observers state that there is a connexion existing between the intensity of the motion and that of the consciousness ; for , in proportion with the vividness of ...
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... observe that the fire burns it , after- wards on doing the same with what appears a similar substance , we expect it also to be burnt , but if it be not so , we are conscious that the substances are not с alike in this respect , however ...
... observe that the fire burns it , after- wards on doing the same with what appears a similar substance , we expect it also to be burnt , but if it be not so , we are conscious that the substances are not с alike in this respect , however ...
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... observation . The astronomer's science suggests thoughts of the origin of the globe , and even still more remote occurrences . Thus the suggestions of causation flow sometimes backwards from effect to cause ; sometimes forwards from ...
... observation . The astronomer's science suggests thoughts of the origin of the globe , and even still more remote occurrences . Thus the suggestions of causation flow sometimes backwards from effect to cause ; sometimes forwards from ...
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... observations more particularly refer to man ; but , at the same time it will be found , on examination , that the same principles hold good with reference to the re - production of thought in all animals , the general facts of ...
... observations more particularly refer to man ; but , at the same time it will be found , on examination , that the same principles hold good with reference to the re - production of thought in all animals , the general facts of ...
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... observed the conduct of the lamb , or calf , or foal , will at once perceive how powerful this moving principle is . When separated from the mother , the young exhibit signs of the greatest uneasiness , and as soon as they are permitted ...
... observed the conduct of the lamb , or calf , or foal , will at once perceive how powerful this moving principle is . When separated from the mother , the young exhibit signs of the greatest uneasiness , and as soon as they are permitted ...
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Página 206 - Let us then suppose the mind to be, as we say, white paper, void of all characters, without any ideas; how comes it to be furnished? Whence comes it by that vast store, which the busy and boundless fancy of man has painted on it with an almost endless variety? Whence has it all the materials of reason and knowledge? To this I answer, in one word, from EXPERIENCE; in that all our knowledge is founded, and from that it ultimately derives itself.
Página 197 - No, the heart that has truly loved never forgets, But as truly loves on to the close ; As the sun-flower turns on her god, when he sets, The same look which she turned when he rose.
Página 118 - If it be for thy glory, I beseech thee give me some sign from heaven ; if not, I shall suppress it.
Página 99 - Like the darkened moon he retired, in the midst of the whistling blast.
Página 167 - Europe, have given up all accounts of witches and apparitions, as mere old wives' fables. I am sorry for it : and I willingly take this opportunity of entering my solemn protest against this violent compliment, which so many that believe the Bible pay to those who do not believe it.
Página 67 - Is ever wi' my Jean. I see her in the dewy flowers, I see her sweet and fair : I hear her in the tunefu...
Página 118 - Veritate, in my hand, and, kneeling on my knees, devoutly said these words, 0 thou eternal God, Author of the light which now shines upon me, and Giver of all inward illuminations, I do beseech thee, of thy infinite goodness, to pardon a greater request than a sinner ought to make; I am not satisfied enough whether I shall publish this book, De Veritate...
Página 94 - Is this a dagger, which I see before me, The handle toward my hand ? Come, let me clutch thee: I have thee not, and yet I see thee still. Art thou not, fatal vision, sensible To feeling, as to sight? or art thou but A dagger of the mind; a false creation, Proceeding from the heat-oppressed brain ? I see thee yet, in form as palpable As this which now I draw. Thou marshal'st me the way that I was going; And such an instrument I was to use. Mine eyes are made the fools o...
Página 206 - Though the qualities that affect our senses are, in the things themselves, so united and blended, that there is no separation, no distance between them; yet it is plain the ideas they produce in the mind enter by the senses simple and unmixed...
Página 94 - Mine eyes are made the fools o' the other senses, Or else worth all the rest ; I see thee still, And on thy blade and dudgeon gouts of blood, Which was not so before.