 It is true that a little philosophy inclineth man's mind to atheism, but depth in philosophy bringeth men's minds about to religion. For, while the mind of man looketh upon second causes scattered, it may sometimes rest in them and go no further, but,...  Elements of the philosophy of the human mind - Seite 327von Dugald Stewart - 1829Vollansicht - Über dieses Buch
 | Francis Bacon (visct. St. Albans.) - 1680 - 410 Seiten
...true, that a little Philofophy inclineth Mans mind to Atheifmjbut depth in Philofophy bringeth Mens minds about to Religion. For while the mind of Man looketh upon fecond Caufes fcattered, it mayfometimes reft in them, and go no further: but when itbeholdeth the... | |
 | Manchester Literary and Philosophical Society - 1785 - 530 Seiten
...For while the mind of man," fays he, " looketh upon fecond caufes fcattered, it may fometimes " reft in them, and go no farther: but when it beholdeth " the chain of them linked together, it muft needs fly " to Providence and Deity." BACON'S Eflay on Atheifm. i" bominum"... | |
 | David Simpson - 1803 - 446 Seiten
...always been incapable of such conduct. What Lord BACON* saith of Atheism is equally true of Deism : " A " little philosophy inclineth man's mind to Atheism,...philosophy, bringeth men's minds about to " Religion." Our great moral Poet ', too, will teach us the same lesson : " A lirle learning is a dangerous thing... | |
 | John Evans - 1807 - 344 Seiten
...remedy for insanity. Lord Bacon, in his Essays, justly remarks, that "A little philosophy inclineth a man's mind to Atheism, but depth in philosophy bringeth...men's minds about to religion ; for while the mind of maa looketh upon second causes scattered, it may rest in them and go no farther : but when it beholdeth... | |
 | John Evans - 1808 - 342 Seiten
...remedy for insanity. Lord Bacon, in his Essays, justly remarks, that ''A little philosophy inclineth a man's mind to Atheism, but depth in philosophy bringeth...of man looketh upon second causes scattered, it may rest in them and go no farther: but when it hcholdeth the chain of them confederated and linked together,... | |
 | Joseph Guy - 1810 - 548 Seiten
...occurs in the New Testament, without God in the world. Lord Bacon, in his essays, justly remarks, " That a little philosophy inclineth man's mind to atheism,...of man looketh upon second causes scattered, it may rest in them and go no further. But when it beholdeth the chain of them confederated and linked together,... | |
 | Thomas Mortimer - 1810 - 532 Seiten
...the scriptures, by his frequent allusions to them, and citations from them. His noted axiom was, " That a little philosophy inclineth man's mind to Atheism...philosophy bringeth men's minds about to religion ;" and he placed theology at the head of all learning, at the highest perfection and attainment of... | |
 | New Church gen. confer - 1877 - 624 Seiten
...conclusions. Lord Bacon, who had a marvellous power of seeing through and round a subject, once said : "A little philosophy inclineth man's mind to atheism ; but depth in philosophy bringeth man's mind to religion." Perhaps nothing sounder or truer was ever said, and it certainly seems a severe... | |
 | John Evans - 1814 - 536 Seiten
...-remarks, that "A little philosophy inclineth a nan's mind to ATHEISM, but dep;h in philosophy bringelh men's minds about to religion ; for while the mind of man looketh up n second causes scattered, it may rest in them and go no farther:, but whea it beholdeth the chain... | |
 | Francis Bacon - 1818 - 312 Seiten
...God never wrought a miracle to convince Atheism, because his ordinary works convince it. It is true, that a little philosophy inclineth man's mind to Atheism...scattered, it may sometimes rest in them, and go no further: but when it beholdeth the chain of them confederate and linked together, it must needs fly... | |
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