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... principles to the Philosophy of Society . 169 CHAPTER IX . Explanation of the Errors of the Metaphysicians - Exposition of the Errors of the Phrenologists - Religion , True and False - Morality , Politics , & c . 205 ERRATA . Page 45 ...
... principles to the Philosophy of Society . 169 CHAPTER IX . Explanation of the Errors of the Metaphysicians - Exposition of the Errors of the Phrenologists - Religion , True and False - Morality , Politics , & c . 205 ERRATA . Page 45 ...
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... principle to superintend the motions ; and also there must be an impelling principle to move the animal . The machinery in some animals , such as worms , con- sists merely of muscles , in the larger both bones and muscles are used . The ...
... principle to superintend the motions ; and also there must be an impelling principle to move the animal . The machinery in some animals , such as worms , con- sists merely of muscles , in the larger both bones and muscles are used . The ...
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... principle by which the various motions are effected . The guiding principle is knowledge : this consists of the various kinds of thought excited in the animal . It is by their knowledge that the various animals are guided in their ...
... principle by which the various motions are effected . The guiding principle is knowledge : this consists of the various kinds of thought excited in the animal . It is by their knowledge that the various animals are guided in their ...
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... principles on which are erected all our knowledge , hence its immense importance , and the utility of having correct notions respecting it . Now , to know of any thing , im- plies that we are aware that it endures in a place ; and this ...
... principles on which are erected all our knowledge , hence its immense importance , and the utility of having correct notions respecting it . Now , to know of any thing , im- plies that we are aware that it endures in a place ; and this ...
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J. L. Murphy. ledge that such change is effected by something ; and by this principle we gain a knowledge of those things which act on our nerves . The sensation all through its continuance , is known to be produced , and the con ...
J. L. Murphy. ledge that such change is effected by something ; and by this principle we gain a knowledge of those things which act on our nerves . The sensation all through its continuance , is known to be produced , and the con ...
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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.