Since it is the understanding that sets man above the rest of sensible beings, and gives him all the advantage and dominion which he has over them; it is certainly a subject, even for its nobleness, worth our labour to inquire into. The Southern Review - Page 1251829Full view - About this book
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...that fets Man above the >» inquiry reft of fenfible Beings, and gives him all the Advan- «* tage and Dominion which he has over them ; it is certainly a Subject, even for its Noblenefs, worth our Labour to enquire into. The Underftanding, like the Eye, whilft it makes us fee,... | |
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