Thus, all the internal principles that are necessary in us to produce either pride or humility, are common to all creatures; and since the causes, which excite these passions, are likewise the same, we may justly conclude, that these causes operate after the same _manner_ through the whole animal creation. My hypothesis is so simple, and supposes so little reflection and judgment, that 'tis applicable to every sensible creature; which must not only be allowed to be a convincing proof of its veracity, but, I am confident, will be found an objection to every other system.
The internal principles required to generate pride or humility are shared by all beings. Since the causes that trigger these emotions are also consistent, it is reasonable to conclude that these causes function similarly across the entire animal kingdom. My hypothesis is straightforward, requiring minimal reflection or judgment, and applies to every sentient creature. This simplicity not only serves as strong evidence for its validity but also, I believe, poses a challenge to alternative theories.
All the internal principles necessary for us to experience pride or humility are shared among all creatures. Because the causes that trigger these emotions are also the same, we can reasonably conclude that these causes function similarly throughout the animal kingdom. My hypothesis is straightforward and requires minimal reflection, making it applicable to every sensible being. This simplicity not only supports its validity but, I believe, will serve as a challenge to other theories.
All the inner laws that we need to be proud or humble are common to all animals. Since the causes that produce these emotions are also identical, we can safely assume that these causes operate similarly across the animal kingdom. My hypothesis is simple and does not require much thought, and it is applicable to all rational beings. This simplicity is not only a testimony to its truth, but will, I think, be a challenge to other theories.
All the internal principles that are required for us to feel pride or humility are common to all creatures. Since the causes of these feelings are also the same, we can fairly assume that these causes operate in the same way in the rest of the animal world. My hypothesis is simple and does not need much thought, and is therefore applicable to all reasonable creatures. This simplicity not only lends credence to it, but I think will be a test to other theories.