The Principles of Moral and Political Philosophy, Volume 1Thomas Dobson, at the stone house, in Second street, between Market and Chestnut street, 1788 - Ethics - 499 pages |
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... measures , is as much a quef- tion of perfonal duty , as much concerns the confcience of the individual who deliberates , as the determination of any doubt which re- lates to the conduct of private life ; that con- fequently political ...
... measures , is as much a quef- tion of perfonal duty , as much concerns the confcience of the individual who deliberates , as the determination of any doubt which re- lates to the conduct of private life ; that con- fequently political ...
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... measure of their real hap- pinefs , it is the best measure we have . Taking this for my guide , I am inclined to be- lieve that happine fs confifts , I. In the exercife of the focial affections . Those perfons commonly poffefs good ...
... measure of their real hap- pinefs , it is the best measure we have . Taking this for my guide , I am inclined to be- lieve that happine fs confifts , I. In the exercife of the focial affections . Those perfons commonly poffefs good ...
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... measure confifts , is to fet the habits in fuch a manner , that every change may be a change for the better . The habits themselves are much the lame fame for whatever is made habitual , becomes . fmooth HUMAN HAPPINESS . 23.
... measure confifts , is to fet the habits in fuch a manner , that every change may be a change for the better . The habits themselves are much the lame fame for whatever is made habitual , becomes . fmooth HUMAN HAPPINESS . 23.
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... measure , the happiness of in- fants and brutes , especially of the lower and fedenta- ry orders of animals , as of oyfters , periwinkles , and the like ; for which I have fometimes been at a lofs to find out amusement . The above ...
... measure , the happiness of in- fants and brutes , especially of the lower and fedenta- ry orders of animals , as of oyfters , periwinkles , and the like ; for which I have fometimes been at a lofs to find out amusement . The above ...
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... measure of right , diftinct from utility . Whilft the utile ferved them , that is , whilft it correfponded with their habitual notions of the rectitude of actions , they went by it . When they fell in with fuch cafes as thofe mentioned ...
... measure of right , diftinct from utility . Whilft the utile ferved them , that is , whilft it correfponded with their habitual notions of the rectitude of actions , they went by it . When they fell in with fuch cafes as thofe mentioned ...
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Page 167 - Therefore, when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do, in the synagogues, and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
Page 353 - Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good. and thou shalt have praise of the same: for he is a minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
Page 280 - And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint...
Page 164 - Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold, and laid them down at the apostles...
Page 33 - Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed : thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine own with usury. Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents. For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance : but from him that hath not, shall be taken away even that which he hath. And cast ye the unprofitable...
Page 74 - Is not the whole land before thee? separate thyself, I pray thee, from me: if thou wilt take the left hand, then I will go to the right; or if thou depart to the right hand, then I will go to the left.
Page 322 - Marvel not at this : for the hour is coming, in which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, and shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life ; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.
Page 305 - And remember that thou wast a servant in the land of Egypt, and that the Lord thy God brought thee out thence through a mighty hand and by a stretched out arm: therefore the Lord thy God commanded thee to keep the sabbath day.
Page 316 - I say unto you, Swear not at all : neither by heaven ; for it is God's throne : nor by the earth ; for it is his footstool...
Page 176 - Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath : for it is written, Vengeance is mine ; I will repay, saith the Lord. Therefore, if thine enemy hunger, feed him ; if he thirst, give him drink : for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.