erception of the nature and quality of actions,
as just or unjust,--right or wrong;--and a
conviction of duties which a man owes to
other men.

2. Conviction of the existence and attributes of a
Great First Cause, and Moral Governor.

3. Conviction of Moral Responsibility.

4. Impression of Future Existence.

Importance of these convictions, as intuitive articles of
belief 18

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THE PHILOSOPHY
OF THE MORAL FEELINGS.

Analysis of Man as a Moral Being 27

I. THE DESIRES--THE AFFECTIONS--and SELF-LOVE.

II. THE WILL.

III. THE MORAL PRINCIPLE, or CONSCIENCE.

IV. THE MORAL RELATION OF MAN TOWARDS THE DEITY.

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PART I.

THE DESIRES--THE AFFECTIONS--AND SELF-LOVE.

SECTION I.

THE DESIRES 36

1. Desire of the Animal Propensities 37

2. Desire of Wealth--Avarice 38

3. Desire of Power--Ambition 39

4. Desire of Superiority--Emulation 40

5. Desire of Society 41

6. Desire of Esteem or Approbation 42

7. Desire of Knowledge 46

8. Desire of Moral Improvement 47

-- Desire of Action 49

Importance of a Due Regulation of the Desires 50

SECTION II.

THE AFFECTIONS 53

I. JUSTICE 55

1. Justice to the Interests of others--Integrity 59

2. Justice to the Freedom of Action of others 59

3. Justice to the Reputation of others 60

4. Justice in estimating the Conduct and Character of others 61

5. Justice to the Opinions of others--Candour 62

6. Justice to the Feelings of others 63

7. Justice to the Moral Condition of other