The works of John Locke. To which is added the life of the author and a collection of several of his pieces, publ. by mr. Desmaizeaux, Volume 11801 |
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... able in substances . 11. Thirdly , propriety . 12. Fourthly , to make known their meaning . 13. And that three ways . 14. First , in simple ideas by synonimous terms , showing . or 15. Secondly , in mixed modes by definition . 16 ...
... able in substances . 11. Thirdly , propriety . 12. Fourthly , to make known their meaning . 13. And that three ways . 14. First , in simple ideas by synonimous terms , showing . or 15. Secondly , in mixed modes by definition . 16 ...
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... able , by our senses , to distinguish things ; and to examine them so Our faculties of discovery suited to our state . know and far , as to apply apply them to our uses , and several ways to Ch . 23 . 15 Our Ideas of Substances . Our ...
... able , by our senses , to distinguish things ; and to examine them so Our faculties of discovery suited to our state . know and far , as to apply apply them to our uses , and several ways to Ch . 23 . 15 Our Ideas of Substances . Our ...
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... able to bear a remove into parts of this air , not much higher than that we commonly breathe in , will have reason to be satisfied , that in this globe of earth allotted for our mansion , the all - wise Architect has suited our organs ...
... able to bear a remove into parts of this air , not much higher than that we commonly breathe in , will have reason to be satisfied , that in this globe of earth allotted for our mansion , the all - wise Architect has suited our organs ...
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... able to frame the complex idea of an immaterial spirit . And thus , by putting together the ideas of thinking , perceiving , liberty , and power of moving themselves and other things , we have as clear a perception and notion of ...
... able to frame the complex idea of an immaterial spirit . And thus , by putting together the ideas of thinking , perceiving , liberty , and power of moving themselves and other things , we have as clear a perception and notion of ...
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... able to discover wherein the ideas belonging to body consist , than those belonging to spirit . From whence it seems probable to me , that the simple ideas we receive from sensation and reflection are the boundaries of our thoughts ...
... able to discover wherein the ideas belonging to body consist , than those belonging to spirit . From whence it seems probable to me , that the simple ideas we receive from sensation and reflection are the boundaries of our thoughts ...
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abstract ideas actions æther agree animal annexed answer aqua regia archetypes article of faith belong bishop of Worcester body clear and distinct clear idea collection of simple colour complex idea conceive concerning conformable connexion consciousness consider consists dead denominate discourse distinct idea distinguish doubt falshood farther frame give gold hath horse ideas of sub ideas of substances immaterial infinite intuitive knowledge knowledge language lordship says man's material substance men's mind mixed modes moral nature neral nominal essence notion obscure observe parrot particles of matter particular things perceive perly personal identity plain plex ideas produce raised real essence reason reference relation resurrection Secondly sensation sense sensible qualities signification signify simple ideas solid sorts of substances soul sounds speak spirit stances stand subsist substratum supposed ther Thirdly thought tion truth vitally united whereby wherein whereof whilst words
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Page 72 - For we must all appear before the judgment-seat of Christ ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.
Page 15 - So that if any one will examine himself concerning his notion of pure substance in general, he will find he has no other idea of it at all, but only a supposition of he knows not what support of such qualities, which are capable of producing simple ideas in us; which qualities are commonly called accidents.
Page 54 - For since consciousness always accompanies thinking, and it is that which makes every one to be what he calls self, and thereby distinguishes himself from all other thinking things ; in this alone consists personal identity, ie the sameness of a rational being : and as far as this consciousness can be extended backwards to any past action or thought, so far reaches the identity of that person...
Page 269 - But yet, if we would speak of things as they are, we must allow that all the art of rhetoric, besides order and clearness, all the artificial and figurative application of words eloquence hath invented, are for nothing else but to insinuate wrong ideas, move the passions, and thereby mislead the judgment, and so indeed are perfect cheat...
Page 15 - The mind being, as I have declared, furnished with a great number of the simple ideas conveyed in by the senses, as they are found in exterior things, or by reflection on its own operations, takes notice also that a certain number of these simple ideas go constantly together...
Page 202 - And when we consider the infinite power and wisdom of the Maker, we have reason to think that it is suitable to the magnificent harmony of the universe, and the great design and infinite goodness of the Architect, that the species of creatures should also, by gentle degrees, ascend upward from us toward his infinite perfection, as we see they gradually descend from us downward...
Page 148 - Conceptions; and to make them stand as marks for the Ideas within his own Mind, whereby they might be made known to others, and the Thoughts of Men's Minds be conveyed from one to another.
Page 144 - The ideas of goblins and sprites have really no more to do with darkness than light ; yet let but a foolish maid inculcate these often on the mind of a child, and raise them there together, possibly he shall never be able to separate them again so long as he lives ; but darkness shall ever afterwards bring with it those frightful ideas, and they shall be so joined, that he can no more bear the one than the other.
Page 77 - Thou fool ! that which thou sowest is not quickened, except it die. And that which thou sowest, thou sowest not that body that shall be,, but bare grain, it may chance of wheat, or of some other grain. But God giveth it a body as it hath pleased him, and to every seed his own body.
Page 149 - It may also lead us a little towards the original of all our notions and knowledge, if we remark how great a dependence our words have on common sensible ideas; and how those which are made use of to stand for actions and notions quite removed from sense, have their rise from thence, and from obvious sensible ideas are transferred to more abstruse significations, and made to stand for ideas that come not under the cognizance of our senses...