“ If we conceive that anyone takes delight in something, which only one person can possess, we shall endeavour to bring it about, that the man in question shall not gain possession thereof. ”
Bertrand Russell, A History of Western Philosophy (1945). copy citation
| Author | Bertrand Russell |
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| Source | A History of Western Philosophy |
| Topic | possession question |
| Date | 1945 |
| Language | English |
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Context
““ Everything, ” we are told, “ in so far as it is in itself, endeavours to persevere in its own being. ” The psychology of Book III is entirely egoistic. “ He who conceives that the object of his hate is destroyed will feel pleasure. ” If we conceive that anyone takes delight in something, which only one person can possess, we shall endeavour to bring it about, that the man in question shall not gain possession thereof. “ Hatred is increased by being reciprocated, and can on the other hand be destroyed by love. ”
The last two books of the Ethics, entitled respectively “ Of human bondage, or the strength of the emotions ” and “ Of the power of the understanding, or of human freedom, ” are the most interesting.” source
The last two books of the Ethics, entitled respectively “ Of human bondage, or the strength of the emotions ” and “ Of the power of the understanding, or of human freedom, ” are the most interesting.” source
