The Sensualistic Philosophy of the Nineteenth Century; Considered

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Author: Robert Lewis Dabney

Publisher: Theclassics.Us

Published: 2013-09

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 9781230218236

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1875 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER II. REVIEW OF THE SENSUALISTIC PHILOSOPHY OF THE PREVIOUS CENTURY.--HOBBES, LOCKE, CONDILLAC, HELVETIUS, ST. LAMBERT. I. rpO the curious mind it will, appear remarkable, and to the devout, perhaps, providential, that the first modern expounder of the Sensualistic philosophy should have carried it most fully to its legitimate results. Thomas Hobbes, of Malmesbury (a. D. 1588 to 1679), taught it with a boldness, ability, and unblenching consistency, which make his speculations invaluable to us: he shows us iust what its corollaries are, when carried out with a rigid logic, from those first premises which are common to all the school. We may, then, ascribe to this intellectual giant the "bad eminence" of having anticipated all the fruit, which history has subsequently shown, by the speculations of his followers, and by the calamities these speculations have procured for their people, the system is fitted to bear. He enables us to see the whole development of Sensualism epitomized in one man. Philosophy, according to Hobbes, has for its object all bodies which are formed and possess qualities. Physics', then, constitute the whole of true philosophy. As God is not conceived of as a body, or as having been formed; to philosophy neither His existence nor attributes are cognizable. Complaisance to the Christian prejudices of the day led Hobbes, instead of simply denying His existence, to remit its discussion to the separate sphere of theology: philosophy has no more to do with the idea of a God. So, Christian usages make us talk of our souls as spirits; but it is impossible to have any evidence of an immaterial substance; for the only evidence is that of conception, which, in turn, comes only from sensation. The only definition of...

The Sensualistic Philosophy of the Nineteenth Century

The Sensualistic Philosophy of the Nineteenth Century PDF

Author: Robert Lewis Dabney

Publisher: Palala Press

Published: 2015-09-02

Total Pages: 424

ISBN-13: 9781341292170

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SENSUALISTIC PHILOSOPHY OF THE

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Author: Robert Lewis 1820-1898 Dabney

Publisher: Wentworth Press

Published: 2016-08-28

Total Pages: 378

ISBN-13: 9781372897009

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The Sensualistic Philosophy of the Nineteenth Century, Considered

The Sensualistic Philosophy of the Nineteenth Century, Considered PDF

Author: Robert Lewis Dabney

Publisher: Sagwan Press

Published: 2015-08-21

Total Pages: 382

ISBN-13: 9781298898982

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The Sensualistic Philosophy of the Nineteenth Century

The Sensualistic Philosophy of the Nineteenth Century PDF

Author: Robert Lewis Dabney

Publisher: Scholar's Choice

Published: 2015-02-17

Total Pages: 376

ISBN-13: 9781297120947

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Sensualistic Philosophy of the 19th Cent

Sensualistic Philosophy of the 19th Cent PDF

Author: Robert Dabney

Publisher: Applewood Books

Published: 2009-05

Total Pages: 378

ISBN-13: 1429017716

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With our American Philosophy and Religion series, Applewood reissues many primary sources published throughout American history. Through these books, scholars, interpreters, students, and non-academics alike can see the thoughts and beliefs of Americans who came before us.