We attempt to escape from this apparent contradiction, by introducing the idea of succession in time. The Absolute exists first by itself, and afterwards becomes a Cause. But here we are checked by the third conception, that of the Infinite. How can the... First Principles - Page 39by Herbert Spencer - 1862 - 503 pagesFull view - About this book
| New Church gen. confer - 1868 - 598 pages
...of succession in time. The Absolute exists first by itself, and afterwards becomes a cause. But here we are checked by the third conception, that of the...that which it was not from the first ? If causation be a possible mode of existence, that which exists without causing is not infinite ; that which becomes... | |
| 1858 - 422 pages
...of succession in time. The absolute exists first by itself, and afterwards becomes a cause. But here we are checked by the third conception, that of the...infinite become that which it was not from the first 1 If causation is a possible mode of existence, that which exists without causing is not infinite ;... | |
| Henry Longueville Mansel - 1859 - 378 pages
...of succession in time. The Absolute exists first by itself, and afterwards becomes a Cause. But here we are checked by the third conception, that of the...becomes a cause has passed beyond its former limits. Creation at any particular moment of time being thus inconceivable, the philosopher is reduced to the... | |
| Henry Longueville Mansel - 1859 - 376 pages
...of succession in time. The Absolute exists first by itself, and afterwards becomes a Cause. But here we are checked by the third conception, that of the...possible mode of existence, that which exists without causing,,is not infinite ; that which becomes a cause has passed beyond its 32 INCONCEIVABILITY OF... | |
| 1859 - 826 pages
...of succession in time. The Absolute exist* tiisl by itself.and afterwards becomeĀ» a cause. But here we are checked by the third conception, that of the...that which it was not from the first! If Causation in a possible mode of existence, tlmt which i v.-i- without causing is not infinite; that which becomes... | |
| 1859 - 598 pages
...of succession in time. The Absolute exists first by itself, and afterwards becomes a Cause. But here we are checked by the third conception, that of the...Infinite become that which it was not from the first 1 If causation is a possible mode of existence, that which exists without causing is not infinite,... | |
| 1859 - 584 pages
...of succession in time. The Absolute exists first by itself, and afterwards becomes a Cause. But here we are checked by the third conception, that of the...How can the Infinite become that which it was not froin the first 1 If causation is a possible mode of existence, that which exists without causing is... | |
| John Kitto - 1859 - 474 pages
...absolute exists first by itself and then as a cause, is to contradict the conception of the infinite. If causation is a possible mode of existence, that which exists without causing is not infinite; creation at any particular instant is inconceivable, and the philosopher is reduced to the alternative... | |
| John Kitto - 1859 - 472 pages
...absolute exists first by itself and then as a cause, is to contradict the conception of the infinite. If causation is a possible mode of existence, that which exists without causing is not infinite ; creation at any particular instant is inconceivable, and the philosopher is reduced to the alternative... | |
| Edward Royall Tyler, William Lathrop Kingsley, George Park Fisher, Timothy Dwight - 1859 - 1134 pages
...Him, we land in contradictions. Let us give one or two specimens of Mr. Mansel's mode of reasoning : " Supposing the Absolute to become a cause, it will follow that it operates by means of free will and consciousness. For a necessary cause cannot be conceived as absolute and infinite. If... | |
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