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... sense or instinct , informing us of right and wrong . For- besides that the existence of such a moral instinct is ... senses discern the sight or sound actually pre- sent . Our moral faculty , according to all those of its interpreters ...
... sense or instinct , informing us of right and wrong . For- besides that the existence of such a moral instinct is ... senses discern the sight or sound actually pre- sent . Our moral faculty , according to all those of its interpreters ...
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... sense in which utility is opposed to pleasure . An apology is due to the philosophical opponents of utilitarianism , for even the momentary appearance of confounding them with any one capable of so absurd a misconception ; which is the ...
... sense in which utility is opposed to pleasure . An apology is due to the philosophical opponents of utilitarianism , for even the momentary appearance of confounding them with any one capable of so absurd a misconception ; which is the ...
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... sense of dignity , which all human beings possess in one form or other , and in some , though by no means in exact , proportion to their higher faculties , and which is so essential a part of the happiness of those in whom it is strong ...
... sense of dignity , which all human beings possess in one form or other , and in some , though by no means in exact , proportion to their higher faculties , and which is so essential a part of the happiness of those in whom it is strong ...
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... sense implying suffering , may be completely extinguished by the wisdom of society , combined with the good sense and providence of individuals . Even that most intractable of enemies , disease , may be indefinitely reduced in ...
... sense implying suffering , may be completely extinguished by the wisdom of society , combined with the good sense and providence of individuals . Even that most intractable of enemies , disease , may be indefinitely reduced in ...
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... sense in which it is opposed to the Right , gene- rally means that which is expedient for the particular interest of the agent himself ; as when a minister sacrifices the interest of his country to keep himself in place . When it means ...
... sense in which it is opposed to the Right , gene- rally means that which is expedient for the particular interest of the agent himself ; as when a minister sacrifices the interest of his country to keep himself in place . When it means ...
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