A treatise on the nature and causes of doubt in religious questions [by D.B. Baker].1831 - Skepticism - 192 pages |
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Page viii
... . Though no one chapter in particular may meet the whole exigences of any one case ( for the modifica- tions of doubt are so infinitely varied ) , yet , it is hoped , that in the course of these explana- viii PREFACE .
... . Though no one chapter in particular may meet the whole exigences of any one case ( for the modifica- tions of doubt are so infinitely varied ) , yet , it is hoped , that in the course of these explana- viii PREFACE .
Page xi
... whole more worthy . He is not aware that there is any work of a precisely similar character . Admirable as many of those treatises , most commonly recom- mended for the perusal of the philosophical in- quirer into the truth of ...
... whole more worthy . He is not aware that there is any work of a precisely similar character . Admirable as many of those treatises , most commonly recom- mended for the perusal of the philosophical in- quirer into the truth of ...
Page xiii
... whole object , he yet hopes to have rendered some service , however insignificant ; at all events , to have furnished some useful and available materials for others , more capable , but not more sincere well - wishers than himself , to ...
... whole object , he yet hopes to have rendered some service , however insignificant ; at all events , to have furnished some useful and available materials for others , more capable , but not more sincere well - wishers than himself , to ...
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... whole of the first division of the work , that it is not unfrequently abandoned in despair by many , who would highly appreciate the arguments which were awaiting them in the second grand partition ; and to which , a more experienced ...
... whole of the first division of the work , that it is not unfrequently abandoned in despair by many , who would highly appreciate the arguments which were awaiting them in the second grand partition ; and to which , a more experienced ...
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... whole , any the lowest pre- sumption on one side , though in the lowest degree greater , this determines the question , even in matters of speculation ; and in matters of practice , will lay us under an absolute and formal obligation ...
... whole , any the lowest pre- sumption on one side , though in the lowest degree greater , this determines the question , even in matters of speculation ; and in matters of practice , will lay us under an absolute and formal obligation ...
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