 ... the aim of the Platonic philosophy was to exalt man into a god. The aim of the Baconian philosophy was to provide man with what he requires while he continues to be man. The aim of the Platonic philosophy was to raise us far above vulgar wants. The...  Critical and Miscellaneous Essays - Pagina 376door Thomas Babington Macaulay Baron Macaulay - 1843Volledige weergave - Over dit boek
 | Thomas Babington Macaulay Baron Macaulay - 1850 - 342 pagina’s
...philosophy was to raise us far above vulgar wants. The aim of the Baconian philosophy was to supply our vulgar wants. The former aim was noble ; but the latter...track of dazzling radiance , but it struck nothing. " Volans liquidis in nubibus arsit arundo Signavitque viam Ma iui is. tenuisque recessit Consumta in... | |
 | Thomas Babington Macaulay Baron Macaulay - 1850 - 338 pagina’s
...philosophy was to raise us far above vulgar wants. The aim of the Baconian philosophy was to supply our vulgar wants. The former aim was noble; but the latter...track of dazzling radiance, but it struck nothing. "Yiihms liquidis in nubibus arsit arundo Signavitque viam tiammis, tenulsque recessit Consumta in ventos... | |
 | 1852 - 780 pagina’s
...philosophy was to raise us far above vulgar wants. The aim of the Baconian philosophy was to supply our ur as to make up for lost time. " Vnlani llquldli In nublhua arall arnndn Bignavilque viatn flnmmiB, tenuiique recessit Consuinaut... | |
 | Thomas Babington Macaulay Baron Macaulay - 1852 - 764 pagina’s
...raise us far above vulgar wants. The aim of the Baconian philosophy was to supply our vulgar wanls. men of former generations. There are no errors which are so liUely «f dazzling radiance, but it struck nothing. / " Volans liquidii in ntibibue arnil arundo Bigntiviliiue... | |
 | John Mitchel - 1854 - 384 pagina’s
...philosopher was to raise us far above vulgar wants ; the aim of the Baconian philosophy was to supply our vulgar wants. The former aim was noble ; but the latter was attainable." What the mass of mankind understand by the word good is, of course, pudding and praise and profit,... | |
 | George Gilfillan - 1855 - 480 pagina’s
...philosophy was to raise us far above vulgar wants ; the aim of the Baconian philosophy was to supply our vulgar wants. The former aim was noble; but the latter...track of dazzling radiance, but it struck nothing. Bacon fixed his eye on a mark which was placed on the earth, and within bow- shot, and he hit it in... | |
 | George Gilfillan - 1855 - 492 pagina’s
...The former aim was noble ; but the latter was attainable. Plato drew a good bow ; but, like Acestos in ' Virgil,' he aimed at the stars, and, therefore,...track of dazzling radiance, but it struck nothing. Bacon fixed his eye on a mark which was placed on the earth, and within bow-shot, and he hit it in... | |
 | George Gilfillan - 1855 - 492 pagina’s
...philosophy was to raise us far above vulgar wants ; the aim of the Baeonian philosophy was to supply our vulgar wants. The former aim was noble; but the latter...was attainable. Plato drew a good bow ; but, like Aeestes in ' Virgil,' be aimed at the stars, and, therefore, theugh there was no want of strength or... | |
 | Thomas Babington Macaulay Baron Macaulay - 1856 - 770 pagina’s
...philosophy was to raise us far above vulgar wants. The aim of the Baconian philosophy was to supply our vulgar wants. The former aim was noble; but the latter...thrown away. His arrow was indeed followed by a track uf dazzling radiance, but it struck nothirg. " Vnlan« liquid!» in nubibii« ami anuido BigiiavHqiie... | |
 | George Gilfillan - 1857 - 384 pagina’s
...philosophy was to raise us far above vulgar wants; the aim of the Baconian philosophy was to supply our vulgar wants. The former aim was noble; but the latter was attainable. Plato drew a gsod bow; but, like Acestcs in 'Virgil,' he aimed at the stars, and, therefore, though there was no... | |
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