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CHAP. VIII.

Of trifling propositions.

SECT.

1. Some propositions bring
no increase to our know-
ledge.

2, 3. As, first, identical propo-
sitions.

4. Secondly, when a part of
any complex idea is pre-
dicated of the whole.
5. As part of the definition
of the term defined.
6. Instance, man and palfry.
7. For this teaches but the
signification of words.
8. But no real knowledge.
9. General propositions, con-
cerning substances, are
often trifling.
10. And why.

11. Thirdly, using words va-

riously, is trifling with

them.

12. Marks of verbal proposi-

tions. First, predication

in abstract.

13. Secondly, a part of the

definition, predicated of

any term.

2. Man knows that he him-

self is.

3. He knows also, that no-
thing cannot produce a
being, therefore
thing eternal.

some-

SECT.

1. Is to be had only by sen-
sation.

2. Instance, whiteness of this

paper.

3. This, though not so cer-
tain as demonstration, yet
may be called knowledge,
and proves the existence
of things without us.
4. First, because we cannot

1. Knowledge is not from

maxims.

2. (The occasion of that opi-
nion.)

3. But from the comparing

clear and distinct ideas.

4. Dangerous to build upon

precarious principles.

5. This no certain way to
truth.

6. But to compare clear,
complete ideas under stea-
dy names.

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8. We reason about particu-

lars.

9. First, reason fails us for

want of ideas.

10. Secondly, because of ob-
scure and imperfect ideas.
11. Thirdly, for want of inter-
mediate ideas.

12. Fourthly, because of wrong

principles.

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