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Upham, Thomas Cogswell 1799-1872

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Works: 130 works in 582 publications in 3 languages and 5,744 library holdings
Roles: Translator
Classifications: b931.u63, 150
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116 editions published between and 1979 in English and Armenian and held by 475 libraries worldwide
"In preparing the following work, I trust I have felt, in some degree, the responsibility which obviously ought to attach to such an attempt. It has been my object, aided by the views and researches which have characterized the labors of various philosophical sects, to give a condensed, but just and impartial, account of most of the leading principles of Mental Philosophy, so far as they appear to be ascertained and recognized at the present time. The Work, accordingly, is essentially Eclectic in its character; and, as such, can neither incur the discredit, nor claim the honor, of belonging exclusively to any of the great Philosophical Schools, although it does not hesitate to acknowledge its indebtedness to all. In connection with a cordial application of the Eclectic principle, which has laid open to me the truth wherever it may be found, and under whatever name, I have felt it important to adhere as closely as possible to the rules of Inductive philosophizing, in opposition to that excess of bold conjecture and unchastened speculation which has too often perplexed and deformed mental inquiries. In this way I have hoped, with Divine assistance, to prepare a Work which, together with some important views that might, perhaps, properly be considered original, should select, arrange, and systematize the doctrines of a multitude of writers and which, while it might commend itself with some degree of confidence to the philosopher, should, at the same time, be accordant, as sound Philosophy ever will be, with the principles and interests of correct morals and religion. The aspect of the times evidently demistified that the attempt should be made by somebody. There is no question that a Work of this kind, especially in connection with the mental training of young persons, has for some time been greatly needed. But whether I have succeeded in meeting the reasonable expectations and wishes of the friends of literature, I must leave to others to decide"--Preface. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2009 APA, all rights reserved).
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19 editions published between and 1973 in English and held by 389 libraries worldwide
"The reader will notice that I have entitled this Treatise, Imperfect and Disordered Mental Action. A title designedly made thus general, in order to include all the varieties of imperfect and alienated action of which (and they are almost without number) the human mind is the subject. Our inquiries are not meant to be limited to those more aggravated forms of mental disorder which infringe upon moral accountability, and which are commonly had in view, when what is called Insanity or Madness comes under discussion. We propose to take a more extensive view of the subject; and indulge the hope, that, in thus extending the plan of remark, the Treatise may be found to be more interesting and useful to the common reader at least, if not to the philosopher"--Introduction. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2009 APA, all rights reserved).
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6 editions published between and 1836 in English and held by 251 libraries worldwide
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10 editions published between and 2000 in English and held by 247 libraries worldwide
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17 editions published between and 1870 in English and held by 245 libraries worldwide
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22 editions published between and 1866 in English and held by 199 libraries worldwide
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34 editions published between and 1950 in English and held by 173 libraries worldwide
"It is the object of the present work to aid in promoting Holy Living. It will be noticed that the principles of the work take for granted, and every where imply, that man ought to be, and may be, holy. Holiness is the one great thing for which, above all others, man should live. It has been my desire, in the following pages, to promote this great result"--Book. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2009 APA, all rights reserved).
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12 editions published between and 1961 in English and held by 128 libraries worldwide
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8 editions published in in English and held by 127 libraries worldwide
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6 editions published between and 1984 in English and held by 123 libraries worldwide
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14 editions published in in English and held by 118 libraries worldwide
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20 editions published between and 1860 in English and held by 101 libraries worldwide
"In offering to the public the following Treatise on the Will, I am obliged to presume, in no small degree, on its forbearance and candour. It is a subject which, in some of its applications, has been so long connected with Theological controversies, that it is almost impossible to write upon it without exciting the suspicion that the discussion will assume a party character. I hope the reader will do me the justice, in the outset, to believe that my object is not a party one, and that the ascertainment of truth is my only aim. If he will take the trouble carefully to read the Treatise through, as I hope he will before promoting an opinion upon it, I anticipate the pleasure of standing fair in his estimation, as a candid inquirer after the truth, whether I have been successful in my efforts or not"--Preface. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2008 APA, all rights reserved).
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13 editions published between and 1948 in English and held by 92 libraries worldwide
"Christianity harmonizes with itself, and involves in its progress the same great principles, which characterize its incipient state. The Christian, therefore, lives as he began to live. He began in faith. He lives, day by day, in the exercise of faith. And, by the grace of God, he is ultimately made victorious, and is brought into the possession of the divine image, through the same faith. I have endeavored, in the following pages, to illustrate this great truth. The present work, therefore, is, to some extent, kindred in its nature with the Interior Life. And it is proper to say here, that it has been found necessary, in order to its completeness, to transfer to it, in a few instances, the statements and principles, which are there given. I have particular reference in this remark to portions of the third and twelfth chapters in Part I, and of the ninth chapter in Part II. The leading object of both Works is the promotion of practical holiness. I have no doubt, that the object will meet with favor; but have less confidence, that the manner of executing it will be approved. But, however this may be, it is a satisfaction to know, that books, as well as other things, have their overruling Providence. And he, who writes, as well as he who acts in other ways, can exercise a cheerful confidence in leaving what he has done with God, who can distinguish between the result and the intention, and can make even the weak and imperfect things of his people to praise him"--Book. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2008 APA, all rights reserved).
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23 editions published between and 2000 in English and held by 91 libraries worldwide
"This book presents a series of letters written by the author while he traveled through Europe, Egypt, and Palestine. The letters discuss various topics on aesthetics and morality, as well as some that are purely social in nature." (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2008 APA, all rights reserved).
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11 editions published between and 1858 in English and held by 75 libraries worldwide
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16 editions published between and 1900 in English and held by 74 libraries worldwide
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10 editions published between and 1828 in English and held by 74 libraries worldwide
"The present work has been prepared in the hope of promoting a more general acquaintance with an important department of science. As it is designed chiefly for those, who are young and are in a course of education, it lays claims to no other merit, than what might ordinarily be expected in a text-book, founded on the inquiries of many valuable writers. Guided by their researches, it endeavours to give a condensed, but impartial view of Intellectual Philosophy, so far as its principles are understood at the present time; and the writer has learnt from a number of esteemed instructers of youth, that his design is approved by them. He is by no means insensible to this favourable sentiment; and if the present work should prove to be the means of awakening an increased interest in mental science, as its reception hitherto seems to promise, he will feel himself amply rewarded for whatever trouble its preparation may have occasioned"--Preface. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2009 APA, all rights reserved).
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6 editions published between and 1841 in English and held by 71 libraries worldwide
 
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Alternative Names
Cogswell Upham, Thomas 1799-1872
Ěpham, Tovmas Kʻ., 1799-1872
Upham, Thomas C. 1799-1872
Upham, Thomas Cogswell, 1799-1872
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