Man's Pursuit of Happiness: Dr. Samuel Johnson's Philosophical View in Rasselas |
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... Humanity : The word " humanity " carries at once double connotations : one is human nature and the other is benevolence . Human nature is characterized by a spirit of everlasting pursuit . Like the flow in a river , it ( human nature ) ...
... Humanity : The word " humanity " carries at once double connotations : one is human nature and the other is benevolence . Human nature is characterized by a spirit of everlasting pursuit . Like the flow in a river , it ( human nature ) ...
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... human rights if you really love him . ” ( He had all the copies of the letter registered . ) Professor Allen , the writer's teacher , wrote him from the States on ... human nature against tyranny , that will keep us safe under every – 195 –
... human rights if you really love him . ” ( He had all the copies of the letter registered . ) Professor Allen , the writer's teacher , wrote him from the States on ... human nature against tyranny , that will keep us safe under every – 195 –
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... human predicament " is mainly formed , on the one hand , by human nature itself , and , on the other hand , by the nature of the world . Man's nature is characterized by good and evil which are always in conflict in man's heart , and by ...
... human predicament " is mainly formed , on the one hand , by human nature itself , and , on the other hand , by the nature of the world . Man's nature is characterized by good and evil which are always in conflict in man's heart , and by ...
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