The North American Review, Volume 4University of Northern Iowa, 1965 |
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Page 88
... cause , is absurd ; and none of the philosophers have denied that effects imply causes . All agree that we can never dis- cover the connexion of cause and effect , by a knowledge of the nature of agents . We know not why the venom of ...
... cause , is absurd ; and none of the philosophers have denied that effects imply causes . All agree that we can never dis- cover the connexion of cause and effect , by a knowledge of the nature of agents . We know not why the venom of ...
Page 400
... cause and effect . ' If we un- derstood him just now , these very subjects and modifica- tions of consciousness ' constitute knowledge , or the known . ' The definition then brings us to the important truth , that knowledge is the ...
... cause and effect . ' If we un- derstood him just now , these very subjects and modifica- tions of consciousness ' constitute knowledge , or the known . ' The definition then brings us to the important truth , that knowledge is the ...
Page 401
... cause . We observe a constant conjunction between certain events ; we confidently look for this conjunction hereafter , and are in the habit of cal- ling that which precedes , the cause ; and that which fol- lows , the effect . If ...
... cause . We observe a constant conjunction between certain events ; we confidently look for this conjunction hereafter , and are in the habit of cal- ling that which precedes , the cause ; and that which fol- lows , the effect . If ...
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