A Philosophical Essay on Credulity and Superstition: And Also on Animal Fascination, Or CharmingD. Appleton & Company, 1849 - 206 sider |
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... faculties , we shall find that all its manifestations derive their origin from , and are dependent upon , specific ele- ments of the mind ; and that , however great the diversity exhibited in human character , it is to be referred to a ...
... faculties , we shall find that all its manifestations derive their origin from , and are dependent upon , specific ele- ments of the mind ; and that , however great the diversity exhibited in human character , it is to be referred to a ...
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... faculties for its maintenance . The hap- piness which he derives from the social state would be annihilated , and even governments could not be sustained , was he not by nature gifted with an inclination to confide in his fel- low ...
... faculties for its maintenance . The hap- piness which he derives from the social state would be annihilated , and even governments could not be sustained , was he not by nature gifted with an inclination to confide in his fel- low ...
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... faculties , which it was its legitimate office to elevate and ennoble . In its contemplation of the works of na- ture , natural reason has ever detected , through- out their entire structure , the most manifest evidence of a wise ...
... faculties , which it was its legitimate office to elevate and ennoble . In its contemplation of the works of na- ture , natural reason has ever detected , through- out their entire structure , the most manifest evidence of a wise ...
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... faculties , should be so generally swayed by the illusions of sense and imagination ; or that he should view the ordinary phe- nomena of nature , most of which are suscep- tible of an analysis by reason , with dread and apprehension ...
... faculties , should be so generally swayed by the illusions of sense and imagination ; or that he should view the ordinary phe- nomena of nature , most of which are suscep- tible of an analysis by reason , with dread and apprehension ...
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... faculties , and to stupify the reason of the multitude , that they might thereby be made more obedient slaves and subjects ; whilst the priests , as pretended interpreters of the will of the heavenly powers , were the professional ...
... faculties , and to stupify the reason of the multitude , that they might thereby be made more obedient slaves and subjects ; whilst the priests , as pretended interpreters of the will of the heavenly powers , were the professional ...
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Side 196 - tis, to cast one's eyes so low! The crows and choughs, that wing the midway air, Show scarce so gross as beetles : Half way down Hangs one that gathers samphire; dreadful trade! Methinks, he seems no bigger than his head: The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice; and yon...
Side 196 - tis to cast one's eyes so low ! The crows, and choughs, that wing the midway air, Show scarce so gross as beetles. Half way down Hangs one that gathers samphire ; dreadful trade ! Methinks he seems no bigger than his head. The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice ; and yon' tall, anchoring bark, Diminished to her cock ; her cock, a buoy Almost too small for sight.