David Hartley (philosopher) Quotes

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It is often in our Power to obtain an Analogy where we cannot have an Induction.

David Hartley

The influence of Association over our Opinions and Affections, and its Use in explaining those Things in an accurate and precise Way, which are commonly referred to the Power of Habit and Custom, is a general and indeterminate one.

David Hartley

The White medullary Substance of the Brain is also the immediate Instrument, by which Ideas are presented to the Mind: Or, in other Words, whatever Changes are made in this Substance, corresponding Changes are made in our Ideas; and vice versa.

David Hartley

We seem to be in the place of God to them, to be his vice-regents, and empowered to receive homage from them in his name. And we are obliged, by the same tenure, to be their guardians and benefactors.

David Hartley

Animals are also analogous to Vegetables in many things, and Vegetables to Minerals: So that there seems to be a perpetual Thread of Analogy continued from the most perfect Animal to the most imperfect Mineral, even till we come to elementary Bodies themselves.

David Hartley

David Hartley

David Hartley

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Born: August 30, 1705

Died: August 28, 1757 (aged 51)

Bio: David Hartley was an English philosopher and founder of the Associationist school of psychology.

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Re-schooling Society
DC P&P Manual 2015
2015 DC Clinical Procedures Manual

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