The Collected Works of Dugald Stewart: Elements of the philosophy of the human mind ... To which is prefixed introduction and part first of the Outlines of moral philosophy. 1854T. Constable and Company, 1854 |
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... proper places . The Second Volume was first published in 1814 , and three subsequent editions ( in 1816 , 1821 , and 1822 ) appeared during the lifetime of the author , -but without change . - The Third Volume dates from 1827 ; and of ...
... proper places . The Second Volume was first published in 1814 , and three subsequent editions ( in 1816 , 1821 , and 1822 ) appeared during the lifetime of the author , -but without change . - The Third Volume dates from 1827 ; and of ...
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... proper Selection among the Objects of our Knowledge , in order to derive Advantage from the Acquisitions of Memory , 415 SECT . 9. Of the Connexion between Memory and Philosophical Genius , . 423 CHAPTER VII . — OF IMAGINATION . SECT ...
... proper Selection among the Objects of our Knowledge , in order to derive Advantage from the Acquisitions of Memory , 415 SECT . 9. Of the Connexion between Memory and Philosophical Genius , . 423 CHAPTER VII . — OF IMAGINATION . SECT ...
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... proper object of philosophy , and the method of prosecuting philosophical inquiries . ( 3. ) A disposition to grasp at general principles , without submitting to the previous study of particular facts . ( 4. ) Difficulty of ascertaining ...
... proper object of philosophy , and the method of prosecuting philosophical inquiries . ( 3. ) A disposition to grasp at general principles , without submitting to the previous study of particular facts . ( 4. ) Difficulty of ascertaining ...
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... proper use of them , and the mistakes pro- duced by their abuse , would form another very important article in a philosophical system of logic . 52. A habit of abstract speculation , uncorrected by experi ence ; and a habit of ...
... proper use of them , and the mistakes pro- duced by their abuse , would form another very important article in a philosophical system of logic . 52. A habit of abstract speculation , uncorrected by experi ence ; and a habit of ...
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... proper disposal of the things of nature by human thought and experi- ence , so as to make them answer the designs and uses of mankind . " It may be defined more concisely to be the ad- justment of means to accomplish a de- sired end ...
... proper disposal of the things of nature by human thought and experi- ence , so as to make them answer the designs and uses of mankind . " It may be defined more concisely to be the ad- justment of means to accomplish a de- sired end ...
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Häufige Begriffe und Wortgruppen
abstract acquired analogy appear apply arises Aristotle asso association of ideas attention belief cerning circumstances combinations common commonly conceive conception conclusions connexion consequence considered constitution degree Descartes doctrine dreams DUGALD STEWART effect employed endeavoured equilibrist exertions existence experience expressed external objects fact faculty foregoing former genius habits human mind ideal theory illustrate imagination important impressions individuals influence inquiries instance invention knowledge language laws Leibnitz Lord Bacon Malebranche mankind manner matter means memory ment metaphysical moral natural philosophy nature necessary Nominalists notions observations occasion operations opinion original particular perceive perception perfectly person phenomena philo philosophers philosophy of mind Plato pleasure pneumatology poet political possess prejudices present principles produce quæ reasoning recollect Reid relations remarks render respect says SECT sensations sense sensible sleep species speculations supposed supposition syllogism tendency theory things thought tion truth volition words writers
Beliebte Passagen
Seite 102 - That gravity should be innate, inherent and essential to matter, so that one body may act upon another at a distance through a vacuum, without the mediation of anything else by and through which their action and force may be conveyed from one to another, is to me so great an absurdity, that I believe no man who has in philosophical matters a competent faculty of thinking can ever fall into it.
Seite 271 - I behold like a Spanish great galleon, and an English man-of-war ; Master Jonson (like the former) was built far higher in learning ; solid, but slow in his performances. Shakespeare with the English man-ofwar, lesser in bulk, but lighter in sailing, could turn with all tides, tack about and take advantage of all winds, by the quickness of his wit and invention.
Seite 453 - As I darkened the little light he had, he lifted up a hopeless eye towards the door, then cast it down, — shook his head, and went on with his work of affliction.
Seite 276 - And when I die, be sure you let me know Great Homer dy'd three thousand years ago. Why did I write? what sin to me unknown Dipt me in Ink, my parents, or my own? As yet a child, nor yet a fool to fame, I lisp'd in numbers, for the numbers came. I left no calling for this idle trade, No duty broke, no father disobey'd. The Muse but serv'd to ease some friend, not Wife, To help me thro...
Seite 60 - I call therefore a complete and generous education that which fits a man to perform justly, skilfully, and magnanimously all the offices both private and public of peace and war.
Seite 486 - ... universality belongs not to things themselves, which are all of them particular in their existence; even those words and ideas, which in their signification are general.
Seite 158 - Let custom from the very childhood have joined figure and shape to the idea of God, and what absurdities will that mind be liable to about the Deity...
Seite 432 - Nor, creeping through the woods, the gelid race Of berries. Oft in humble station dwells Unboastful worth, above fastidious pomp. Witness, thou best Anana, thou the pride Of vegetable life, beyond whate'er The poets imaged in the golden age...
Seite 277 - All that we feel of it begins and ends In the small circle of our foes or friends; To all beside as much an empty shade...
Seite 146 - O, who can hold a fire in his hand, By thinking on the frosty Caucasus...