The constitution of man considered in relation to external objects / by George Combe.

  • Combe, George, 1788-1858.
Date:
1860
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Credit: The constitution of man considered in relation to external objects / by George Combe. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    CONTENTS. INTRODUCTORY REMARKS : GENERAL VIEW OF THE CONSTITUTION OF HUMAN NATURE, AND ITS RELATIONS TO THE EXTERNAL WORLD. Page Anomalous aspects of human nature, ... 1 Man contrasted with the lower animals, . . . ‘d Gradual progress of physical nature before the existence of Man, . .» . . . . • 4 Complex nature of Man, ...... 1 Eolation of Man to physical nature, . . . . S Man, uncivilised and civilised, .... 9 Progress of Man towards happiness, . . ... Ifl ■ Expected increase of human happiness, . . .12 Past ignorance of human nature, .... 13 Relation between Science and Religion, ... 13 Misery from lack of knowledge, . . . .17 Slowness of moral and intellectual advancement, . . 18 Science undervalued by theologians, . . . .18 The Bridgewater Treatises, ..... 20 Independent operation of the Natural Laws, ... 21 Double meaning of the phrase “ Natural Laws,” . . 21 Three classes of Natural Laws—Physical, Organic, and Moral, 23 Reasons for studying these, ..... 25 Divine government by Natural Laws, ... 26 Can it ever be a duty to disregard any Natural Law ? . 27 Science a help to Religion, ..... 29 Religious aspect of the Natural Laws, ... 30