The Works of John Locke, Volume 8Scientia Verlag, 1963 - Philosophy |
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... carry a clear and determinate signification with them , will not yet serve us to make many universal propositions , of whose truth we can be certain . Not because in this use of them we are un- certain what things are signified by them ...
... carry a clear and determinate signification with them , will not yet serve us to make many universal propositions , of whose truth we can be certain . Not because in this use of them we are un- certain what things are signified by them ...
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... carry- ing with it too much of pride , when a man does not readily yield to the determination of approved authors , which is wont to be received with respect and sub- mission by others ; and it is looked upon as insolence for a man to ...
... carry- ing with it too much of pride , when a man does not readily yield to the determination of approved authors , which is wont to be received with respect and sub- mission by others ; and it is looked upon as insolence for a man to ...
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... carry us through them . Nobody knows the strength of his mind , and the force of steady and re- gular application , till he has tried . This is certain , he that sets out upon weak legs will not only go farther , but grow stronger too ...
... carry us through them . Nobody knows the strength of his mind , and the force of steady and re- gular application , till he has tried . This is certain , he that sets out upon weak legs will not only go farther , but grow stronger too ...
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Revelation cannot be admitted against the clear evidence | 5 |
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