The Works of Dugald Stewart: Account of the life and writings of Adam Smith. Account of the life and writings of William Robertson. Account of the life and writings of Thomas Reid. Tracts respecting the election of Mr. Leslie to the professorship of mathematics in the university of EdinburghHilliard and Brown, 1829 |
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... principles of those literary compositions which contribute to persua- sion or entertainment . By these arts , every thing that we perceive or feel , every operation of our minds , is expressed and delineated in such a manner , that it ...
... principles of those literary compositions which contribute to persua- sion or entertainment . By these arts , every thing that we perceive or feel , every operation of our minds , is expressed and delineated in such a manner , that it ...
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... principle of Mr. Smith's theory is , that the primary objects of our moral perceptions are the actions of other men ... principles of his doc- trine on this subject are comprehended in the following propositions : 1. It is from our own ...
... principle of Mr. Smith's theory is , that the primary objects of our moral perceptions are the actions of other men ... principles of his doc- trine on this subject are comprehended in the following propositions : 1. It is from our own ...
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... principle he traces the origin of ambition , or of the desire of rank and preemi- nence ; the great object of which ... principles in our nature which most directly prompt us to reward and to punish , are gratitude and re- sentment . To ...
... principle he traces the origin of ambition , or of the desire of rank and preemi- nence ; the great object of which ... principles in our nature which most directly prompt us to reward and to punish , are gratitude and re- sentment . To ...
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... principles , it is inferred , that the only actions which appear to us deserving of reward , are actions of a ... principle of sympathy . When I attend only to the feelings of my own breast , my own happiness appears to me of far greater ...
... principles , it is inferred , that the only actions which appear to us deserving of reward , are actions of a ... principle of sympathy . When I attend only to the feelings of my own breast , my own happiness appears to me of far greater ...
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... principles with respect to the origin of our moral sentiments , in so far at least as they relate to the conduct of others . He acknowledges , at the same time , that the sentiments of which we are con- scious , on particular occasions ...
... principles with respect to the origin of our moral sentiments , in so far at least as they relate to the conduct of others . He acknowledges , at the same time , that the sentiments of which we are con- scious , on particular occasions ...
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The Works of Dugald Stewart: Account of the life and writings of Adam Smith ... Dugald Stewart Volledige weergave - 1829 |
The Works of Dugald Stewart: Account of the life and writings of Adam Smith ... Dugald Stewart Volledige weergave - 1829 |
The Works of Dugald Stewart: Account of the life and writings of Adam Smith ... Dugald Stewart Volledige weergave - 1829 |
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