Elements of the Philosophy of the Human Mind volume 1
The book Elements of the Philosophy of the Human Mind volume 1 was written by author Stewart, Dugald, 1753-1828 Here you can read free online of Elements of the Philosophy of the Human Mind volume 1 book, rate and share your impressions in comments. If you don't know what to write, just answer the question: Why is Elements of the Philosophy of the Human Mind volume 1 a good or bad book?
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How deeply rooted in the human frame are those important principles, which interest the good man in the prosperity of the world ; and more especially in the prosperity of that beloved community to which he belongs ! How small, at the same time, is the number of individuals who, accustomed to con- template one modification alone of the social order, are able to distinguish the circumstances which are essential to human happiness, from those which are 36* ELEMENTS OF THE PHILOSOPHY Chap. V. indif...ferent or hurtful ! In such a situation, how natural is it for a man of benevolence, to acquire an indiscriminate and superstitious veneration for all the institutions under which he has been educated ; as these institutions, however capricious and absurd in themselves, are not only familiarised by habit to all his thoughts and feelings, but are consecrated in his mind by an indissoluble association with duties which nature recommends to his affections, and which reason commands him to fulfil. It is on these accounts that a superstitions zeal against innovation, both in religion and politics, where it is evidently grafted on piety to God, and good-will to mankind, however it may excite the sorrow of the more en- lightened philosopher, is justly entitled, not only to his indulgence, but to his esteem and affection.
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