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... sense , that the Will always is as the greatest apparent good is . For the right un- derstanding of this , two things must be well and distinctly observed . 1. It must be observed in what sense I use the term good ; namely , as of the ...
... sense , that the Will always is as the greatest apparent good is . For the right un- derstanding of this , two things must be well and distinctly observed . 1. It must be observed in what sense I use the term good ; namely , as of the ...
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... sense , is the greatest apparent good : To say otherwise , is little , if any thing , short of a direct and plain contradiction . The word good , in this sense , includes in its signification , the removal or avoiding of evil , or of ...
... sense , is the greatest apparent good : To say otherwise , is little , if any thing , short of a direct and plain contradiction . The word good , in this sense , includes in its signification , the removal or avoiding of evil , or of ...
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... sense of , than of the other ; this has the greatest advantage by far to affect and attract the mind , and move the Will . It ́ is now more agreeable to the mind , to take the pleasure it has a strong and lively sense of , than that ...
... sense of , than of the other ; this has the greatest advantage by far to affect and attract the mind , and move the Will . It ́ is now more agreeable to the mind , to take the pleasure it has a strong and lively sense of , than that ...
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... sense , or liveliness of the idea the mind has of that good ; because all together concur to constitute the degree in which the object appears at pres- ent agreeable ; and accordingly volition will be determined . I might further ...
... sense , or liveliness of the idea the mind has of that good ; because all together concur to constitute the degree in which the object appears at pres- ent agreeable ; and accordingly volition will be determined . I might further ...
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... sense , the Will always follows the last dictate of the understanding . But then the understanding must be taken in a large sense , as in- cluding the whole faculty of perception or apprehension , and not merely what is called reason or ...
... sense , the Will always follows the last dictate of the understanding . But then the understanding must be taken in a large sense , as in- cluding the whole faculty of perception or apprehension , and not merely what is called reason or ...
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