 But going over the theory of virtue in one's thoughts, talking well, and drawing fine pictures of it, — this is so far from necessarily or certainly conducing to form a habit of it, in him who thus employs himself, that it may harden the mind in a contrary...  Elements of the Philosophy of the Human Mind - Page 475by Dugald Stewart - 1813 - 509 pagesFull view - About this book
 | Catherine A. M. BROUGHAM - 1869 - 324 pages
...be more dangerous than a high theory of duty and a low practice ; Bishop Butler wisely observes, ' Going over the theory of virtue in one's thoughts,...harden the mind in a contrary course, and render it gradually more insensible.' Lord ! grant unto us that we, being called by Thy holy Word, called in... | |
 | Mark Hopkins - 1869 - 384 pages
...he who has become familiar with such motives without corresponding action. " Going," savs Butler, " over the theory of virtue in one's thoughts, talking...that it may harden the mind in a contrary course, — that is, form a habit of insensibility to all moral considerations." But while the above gives... | |
 | Joseph Butler - 1869 - 372 pages
...himself, is a virtuous act. AH these, therefore, may and will contribute towards forming good habits. But going over the theory of virtue in one's thoughts,...form a habit of it, in him who thus employs himself, tliat it may harden the mind in a contrary course, and render it gradually more insensible; ie form... | |
 | Joseph Butler - 1870 - 374 pages
...himself, is a virtuous act. All these, therefore, may and will contribute towards forming good habits. But going over the theory of virtue in one's thoughts,...harden the mind in a contrary course, and render it gradually more insensible; ie form a habit of insensibility to all moral considerations. For, from... | |
 | Henry Attwell - 1870 - 314 pages
...conscience of mankind. Historicus. (From " The Times " Newspaper. ) EXCESSIVE THEORISING ABOUT VIRTUE. Going over the theory of virtue in one's thoughts,...harden the mind in a contrary course, and render it gradually more insensible, — ie form a habit of insensibility to all moral obligations. Bis/tap Butler.... | |
 | Henry Attwell - 1870 - 316 pages
...conscience of mankind. Ilistoricus. (From "The Times" Newspaper.} EXCESSIVE THEORISING ABOUT VIRTUE. Going over the theory of virtue in one's thoughts,...harden the mind in a contrary course, and render it gradually more insensible,—ie form a habit of insensibility to all moral obligations. WORK. All men... | |
 | Samuel Martin - 1871 - 586 pages
...plainest duty. Give God your strength. A full blessing will attend the consecration. Butler says, " Going over the theory of virtue in one's thoughts,...harden the mind in a contrary course, and render it gradually more insensible, that is, form a habit of insensibility to all moral considerations. For... | |
 | Richard Whately - 1871 - 558 pages
...citing) of the last unpublished Charge I had occasion to deliver. " ' Going over,1 says Bishop Butler, ' the theory of virtue in one's thoughts, talking well,...may harden the mind in a contrary course, and render u gradually more insensible, ie form a habit of insensibility to all moral considerations. For, from... | |
 | Mark Hopkins - 1871 - 444 pages
...he who has become familiar with such motives without corresponding action. " Going," says Butler, " over the .theory of virtue in one's thoughts, talking...that it may harden the mind in a contrary course, — that is, form a habit of insensibility to all moral considerations." But while the above gives... | |
 | Richard Whately - 1872 - 564 pages
...citing) of the last unpublished Charge I had occasion to deliver. " ' Going over,' says Bishop Butler, ' the theory of virtue in one's thoughts, talking well,...may harden the mind in a contrary course, and render u gradually more insensible, ie form a habit of insensibility to all moral considerations. For, from... | |
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