An Essay on the Influence of Authority in Matters of OpinionJ. W. Parker, 1849 - 424 páginas |
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... particular grounds on which that belief may rest . In pursuing the inquiry , thus indicated in general terms , I shall attempt , first , to describe the circum- stances under which opinions are usually derived from authority , and next ...
... particular grounds on which that belief may rest . In pursuing the inquiry , thus indicated in general terms , I shall attempt , first , to describe the circum- stances under which opinions are usually derived from authority , and next ...
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... the question . There is one class of cases in particular , which may be * On the Understanding , B. IV . c . xvi . §§ 1 and 2 . C referred to as illustrating our habit of entertaining opinions without 11. ] 17 FOUNDED UPON AUTHORITY .
... the question . There is one class of cases in particular , which may be * On the Understanding , B. IV . c . xvi . §§ 1 and 2 . C referred to as illustrating our habit of entertaining opinions without 11. ] 17 FOUNDED UPON AUTHORITY .
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... particular facts and phenomena , which the mind can only apprehend by passing over them in succession , and examining them separately . In order that the founda- tions of a science should be duly laid , and its super- structure raised ...
... particular facts and phenomena , which the mind can only apprehend by passing over them in succession , and examining them separately . In order that the founda- tions of a science should be duly laid , and its super- structure raised ...
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... particular persons may induce us to rely on their integrity , and to reckon on their resistance to such misleading influences . But as such virtue and strength of purpose is rare , its absence must be presumed until it is known or ...
... particular persons may induce us to rely on their integrity , and to reckon on their resistance to such misleading influences . But as such virtue and strength of purpose is rare , its absence must be presumed until it is known or ...
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... particular individuals or classes . In this manner , opinions on moral or political subjects are mul- tiplied , the authority of sound and scientific principles is weakened , the judgment of the public is distracted and perplexed , the ...
... particular individuals or classes . In this manner , opinions on moral or political subjects are mul- tiplied , the authority of sound and scientific principles is weakened , the judgment of the public is distracted and perplexed , the ...
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Página 54 - HOLY Scripture containeth all things necessary to salvation : so that whatsoever is not read therein, nor may be proved thereby, is not to be required of any man, that it should be believed as an Article of the Faith, or be thought requisite or necessary to salvation.
Página 210 - And he gave it for his opinion, that whoever could make two ears of corn or two blades of grass grow upon a spot of ground where only one grew before, would deserve better of mankind, and do more essential service to his country, than the whole race of politicians put together.
Página 46 - The Church hath power to decree Rites or Ceremonies, and authority in Controversies of Faith: And yet it is not lawful for the Church to ordain any thing that is contrary to God's Word written, neither may it so expound one place of Scripture, that it be repugnant to another.
Página 204 - NOTHING appears more surprising to those who consider human affairs with a philosophical eye, than the easiness with which the many are governed by the few; and the implicit submission, with which men resign their own sentiments and passions to those of their rulers.
Página 56 - They also are to be had accursed that presume to say, That every man shall be saved by the Law or Sect which he professeth, so that he be diligent to frame his life according to that Law, and the light of Nature. For Holy Scripture doth set out unto us only the Name of Jesus Christ, whereby men must be saved.
Página 197 - And every member, though chosen by one particular district, when elected and returned, serves for the whole realm; for the end of his coming thither is not particular, but general ; not barely to advantage his constituents, but the common wealth...
Página 286 - The rabble at first stare and wonder, and at last join in shouting for shouting's sake ; and thus a crown is placed on a head which has no right to it, by the huzzas of a few servile dependants. The opinion of the great body of the reading public is very materially influenced even by the unsupported assertions of those who assume a right to criticise.
Página 7 - One science only will one genius fit ; So vast is art, so narrow human wit : Not only bounded to peculiar arts, But oft in those confined to single parts.
Página 35 - Je ne suis pas si convaincu de notre ignorance par les choses qui sont, et dont la raison nous est inconnue, que par celles qui ne sont point, et dont nous trouvons la raison. Cela veut dire que non seulement nous n'avons pas les principes qui mènent au vrai, mais que nous en avons d'autres qui s'accommodent très bien avec le faux.
Página 54 - It is not necessary that traditions and ceremonies be in all places one, or utterly like ; for at all times they have been divers, and may be changed according to the diversities of countries, times, and men's manners, so that nothing be ordained against God's Word.