Elements of Criticism, Volume 1A. Kincaid, 1774 - Criticism |
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... object is no fooner prefented to us in idea , than it fuggests to the mind other objects to which it is related ; and in that manner is a train of thoughts compofed . Such is the law of fuccef- fion ; which must be natural , because it ...
... object is no fooner prefented to us in idea , than it fuggests to the mind other objects to which it is related ; and in that manner is a train of thoughts compofed . Such is the law of fuccef- fion ; which must be natural , because it ...
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... object is introduced by a proper connection , we are con- scious of a certain pleasure arifing from that cir- cumftance . Among objects of equal rank , the pleasure is proportioned to the degree of connec- tion : but among unequal objects ...
... object is introduced by a proper connection , we are con- scious of a certain pleasure arifing from that cir- cumftance . Among objects of equal rank , the pleasure is proportioned to the degree of connec- tion : but among unequal objects ...
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... objects ought to be carefully ftudied , in order to make the deeper impreffion ; for an object con- nected with the principal fubject , is more easily * Lib . 4 . lin . 173 . introduced introduced than one unconnected . In the follow ...
... objects ought to be carefully ftudied , in order to make the deeper impreffion ; for an object con- nected with the principal fubject , is more easily * Lib . 4 . lin . 173 . introduced introduced than one unconnected . In the follow ...
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... object metaphorically or figuratively , will not juftify the introduction of it in its natural appearance : a ... objects have a confiderable . influence in the gratification of our paffions , and even in their production . But that ...
... object metaphorically or figuratively , will not juftify the introduction of it in its natural appearance : a ... objects have a confiderable . influence in the gratification of our paffions , and even in their production . But that ...
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... object in diftrefs , if that object did not give pain . What is now faid about the production of emo- tion or passion , resolves into a very simple propo- fition , That we love what is agreeable , and hate what is disagreeable . And ...
... object in diftrefs , if that object did not give pain . What is now faid about the production of emo- tion or passion , resolves into a very simple propo- fition , That we love what is agreeable , and hate what is disagreeable . And ...
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