The Works of John Locke, Volume 7Scientia Verlag Aalen, 1963 - Philosophy |
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Page 45
... observe in the ordinary course of things , by a natural decay , to come to an end in a certain period of time ; and so have in our minds , as it were , a standard to which we can com- pare the several parts of their duration ; and , by ...
... observe in the ordinary course of things , by a natural decay , to come to an end in a certain period of time ; and so have in our minds , as it were , a standard to which we can com- pare the several parts of their duration ; and , by ...
Page 115
... observe men , who not forbearing to use the ordinary words of their language till they have learned their precise signification , change the idea they make this or that term stand for , almost as often as they use it . He that does this ...
... observe men , who not forbearing to use the ordinary words of their language till they have learned their precise signification , change the idea they make this or that term stand for , almost as often as they use it . He that does this ...
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... observe several properties in the same substance ; and , I think , I may say nobody at all . And therefore we have but very imperfect descriptions of things , and words have very uncertain significations . The names of simple ideas the ...
... observe several properties in the same substance ; and , I think , I may say nobody at all . And therefore we have but very imperfect descriptions of things , and words have very uncertain significations . The names of simple ideas the ...
Contents
CONTINUED | 1 |
The essence of each sort is the abstract idea | 2 |
No idea as an appearance in the mind true or false | 3 |
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2d Answer abstract ideas actions æther agree animal annexed aqua regia archetypes article of faith belong bishop of Worcester body capable clear and distinct clear idea collection of simple colour complex idea conceive concerning conformity confused connexion consciousness consider consists dead denominate discourse distinct idea distinguish doubt exist farther give gold hath ideas of sub ideas of substances immaterial infinite intuitive knowledge knowledge language lordship says material substance men's mind mixed modes moral nature nominal essence notion obscure observe parcel of matter parrot particles of matter particular perceive perception personal identity plain plex idea produce raised real essence reason reference relation resurrection Secondly sensation sense sensible qualities signification signify simple ideas Socrates solid sorts of substances soul speak species spirit stances stand substratum supposed things Thirdly thought tion truth virtue and vice vitally united whereby wherein whereof whilst words