A Careful and Strict Inquiry Into the Modern Prevailing Notions of that Freedom of the Will, which is Supposed to be Essential to Moral Agency, Virtue and Vice, Reward and Punishment, Praise and BlameLeavitt & Allen, 1856 - 190 pages |
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... perfect definition of the Will , to say , that it is that by which the soul either chooses or refuses ; I am content with it : though I think that it is enough to say , it is that by which the soul chooses for in every act of Will ...
... perfect definition of the Will , to say , that it is that by which the soul either chooses or refuses ; I am content with it : though I think that it is enough to say , it is that by which the soul chooses for in every act of Will ...
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... perfect indifference , with respect to the direct object of the volition . So that in every act , or going forth of the Will , there is some preponderation of the mind or inclination , one way rather than another ; and the soul had ...
... perfect indifference , with respect to the direct object of the volition . So that in every act , or going forth of the Will , there is some preponderation of the mind or inclination , one way rather than another ; and the soul had ...
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... perfect enumeration . But so much I think may be determined in general , without room for controversy , that whatever is perceived or apprehended by an intelligent and voluntary agent , which has the nature and influence of a motive to ...
... perfect enumeration . But so much I think may be determined in general , without room for controversy , that whatever is perceived or apprehended by an intelligent and voluntary agent , which has the nature and influence of a motive to ...
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... perfect insignificance and nonsense ; or in some new sense , diverse from their common use ; which is with reference , as has been observed , to supposable opposition , unwillingness and resistance ; whereas , here , the very ...
... perfect insignificance and nonsense ; or in some new sense , diverse from their common use ; which is with reference , as has been observed , to supposable opposition , unwillingness and resistance ; whereas , here , the very ...
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... perfect connection in and of themselves ; because it may imply a contradiction , or gross absurdity , to suppose them not connected . Thus many things are necessary in their own nature . So the eternal existence of being , generally ...
... perfect connection in and of themselves ; because it may imply a contradiction , or gross absurdity , to suppose them not connected . Thus many things are necessary in their own nature . So the eternal existence of being , generally ...
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