Christian PoliticsLongman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, 1806 - 445 pages |
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Page x
... , the passage itself is commonly produced ; and it is hoped that such readers as find this precaution unnecessary , will pardon it in favour of others who are less provided . What may be the success of this imper- fect essay [ x ]
... , the passage itself is commonly produced ; and it is hoped that such readers as find this precaution unnecessary , will pardon it in favour of others who are less provided . What may be the success of this imper- fect essay [ x ]
Page xi
... less in pos- session of that near and actual experience , which in all practical cases is the great master . This however is not meant as a plea for his book , should it be found , on the whole , a bad one , but as a reason why it is ...
... less in pos- session of that near and actual experience , which in all practical cases is the great master . This however is not meant as a plea for his book , should it be found , on the whole , a bad one , but as a reason why it is ...
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... less necessary to keep him in good humour , than the satisfying of his hunger . From this early power of the senses arises the great difficulty of education . Before the mind has well arrived at a capacity of instruction SECT . 1 ...
... less necessary to keep him in good humour , than the satisfying of his hunger . From this early power of the senses arises the great difficulty of education . Before the mind has well arrived at a capacity of instruction SECT . 1 ...
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... less disparaging and injurious than emulation of excellence . Further : The same spirit may be re- marked in the readiness with which libels , satires , and other malicious tracts , are cir- culated in public ; and perhaps still more in ...
... less disparaging and injurious than emulation of excellence . Further : The same spirit may be re- marked in the readiness with which libels , satires , and other malicious tracts , are cir- culated in public ; and perhaps still more in ...
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... less should it be tolerated in a nation at large . Mr. Locke himself , who is known to be a strenuous advocate for freedom , makes it a part of the office of the magis trate to punish debauchery and immorality , and compel men to lead ...
... less should it be tolerated in a nation at large . Mr. Locke himself , who is known to be a strenuous advocate for freedom , makes it a part of the office of the magis trate to punish debauchery and immorality , and compel men to lead ...
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