An ethical treatise on the passions : founded on the principles investigated in the Philosophical treatise / by T. Cogan.

  • Cogan, T. (Thomas), 1736-1818.
Date:
1807-1810
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    17. The passions being in their own nature transitory, and the affections more permanent, a state of permanent well being, or the contrary, is according to the permanent influence of the affections. 18. The passions and affections are, generally speaking, in themselves agreeable, or disagreeable^ according to the supposed character of the exciting cause. Those inspired by the contemplation of good, are mostly of a pleasant nature; those con- versant with evil, are the reverse. 19. Passions and affections, of each description, have an intimate relation to each other; so that, the mind under the influence of any particular passion or affection, becomes predisposed to im- pressions of a similar nature, or to indulge feel- ings of a similar complexion; and it is thus ren- dered less susceptible of impressions of an oppo- gite character. 20. The character of the passions and affections, respecting their being honorable or disgraceful, is more accurately ascertained by the nature of their exciting causes, and the degrees of dignity and meanness attendant upon our attachment to these, than by our acquaintance with the particular seat