Essays On the Intellectual Powers of Man
Essays On the Intellectual Powers of Man
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The same thing may be said of other sounds, and no less of tastes, smells, and colors ; and if we con- sider that our senses are in continual exercise while we are awake, that some sensation attends every object they present to us, and that familiar objects seldom raise any emotion, pleasant or painful, we shall see reason, besides the agreeable and disagreeable, to ad- mit a third class of sensations, that may be called indif- ferent.
The sensations that are indifferent are far from being usel...ess. They serve as signs to distinguish things that differ ; and the information we have concerning things external comes by their means. Thus, if a man had no ear to receive pleasure from the harmony or melody of sounds, he would still find the sense of hearing of great utility. Though sounds gave him neither pleasure nor pain of themsdlves, they would give him much useful information ; and the like may be said of the sensations we have by all the other senses.
As to the sensations and feelings that are agreeable or disagreeable, they differ much, not only in degree, but in kind and in dignity.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
The same thing may be said of other sounds, and no less of tastes, smells, and colors ; and if we con- sider that our senses are in continual exercise while we are awake, that some sensation attends every object they present to us, and that familiar objects seldom raise any emotion, pleasant or painful, we shall see reason, besides the agreeable and disagreeable, to ad- mit a third class of sensations, that may be called indif- ferent.
The sensations that are indifferent are far from being usel...ess. They serve as signs to distinguish things that differ ; and the information we have concerning things external comes by their means. Thus, if a man had no ear to receive pleasure from the harmony or melody of sounds, he would still find the sense of hearing of great utility. Though sounds gave him neither pleasure nor pain of themsdlves, they would give him much useful information ; and the like may be said of the sensations we have by all the other senses.
As to the sensations and feelings that are agreeable or disagreeable, they differ much, not only in degree, but in kind and in dignity.
What to read after Essays On the Intellectual Powers of Man?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Thomas Reid, Sir William Hamilton, James Walker to read onlineMoreLess
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