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... proof being then equivalent , but not superior , to that which in the former case renders a fact morally certain . To adopt Locke's distinction between insanity and idiocy , we might say that only a madman can reject a mathematical proof ...
... proof being then equivalent , but not superior , to that which in the former case renders a fact morally certain . To adopt Locke's distinction between insanity and idiocy , we might say that only a madman can reject a mathematical proof ...
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... proof of intelligence in the fabric itself , and in the creation of the means by which the discovery was rendered possible ? As well might we say that the ability to read a book was indeed a proof of intellect , but not the ability to ...
... proof of intelligence in the fabric itself , and in the creation of the means by which the discovery was rendered possible ? As well might we say that the ability to read a book was indeed a proof of intellect , but not the ability to ...
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... proof of his special commission and Divine authority , and we are to decide , as John did , whether this proof is sufficient , - whether these deeds were truly miraculous ; and , if so , whether they afford sufficient evidence that the ...
... proof of his special commission and Divine authority , and we are to decide , as John did , whether this proof is sufficient , - whether these deeds were truly miraculous ; and , if so , whether they afford sufficient evidence that the ...
Contents
THE DISTINCTION BETWEEN PHYSICAL AND METAPHYSICAL | 1 |
THIS DISTINCTION APPLIED TO PHILOSOPHY AND THEOLOGY | 25 |
CHAPTER VIII | 173 |
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