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... better than foolishness . There is an air of plausibility which accompanies vulgar reasonings and notions , taken from the beaten circle of ordinary ex- perience , that is admirably suited to the narrow capacities of some , and to the ...
... better than foolishness . There is an air of plausibility which accompanies vulgar reasonings and notions , taken from the beaten circle of ordinary ex- perience , that is admirably suited to the narrow capacities of some , and to the ...
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... better men ; it is this : they argue against a fair discussion of popular prejudices , because , say they , though they would be found without any reasonable support , yet the dis- covery might be productive of the most dangerous ...
... better men ; it is this : they argue against a fair discussion of popular prejudices , because , say they , though they would be found without any reasonable support , yet the dis- covery might be productive of the most dangerous ...
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Contents
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An Abridgment of English History 1757 | 76 |
Selections from Book Reviews in the Annual Register | 104 |
A Short Account of a Late Short Administration 1766 | 117 |
Speech on Conciliation 1775 | 176 |
Letter to the Sheriffs of Bristol 1777 | 223 |
IRELAND AND CATHOLIC EMANCIPATION | 251 |
A Letter to a Peer of Ireland 1782 | 274 |
A Letter to Sir Hercules Langrishe 1792 | 288 |
A Letter to Richard Burke 1793 | 320 |
A Letter to William Smith 1795 | 330 |
Speech on Economical Reform 1780 | 341 |
Speech on the Middlesex Election 1771 | 363 |
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