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Page vii
... tion , and perplexity , exhibit a remarkable picture of the difficulty of thinking with close- ness , as well as of the defects of language as an instrument of reasoning . The confusion and obscurity , which mark the works of some of ...
... tion , and perplexity , exhibit a remarkable picture of the difficulty of thinking with close- ness , as well as of the defects of language as an instrument of reasoning . The confusion and obscurity , which mark the works of some of ...
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... they stand . His ideas are often imperfectly developed , and his reasoning ap- pears elliptical and disjointed ; defects , in- deed , which have possibly elevated rather than lowered his standing in general estima- tion . The XVI PREFACE .
... they stand . His ideas are often imperfectly developed , and his reasoning ap- pears elliptical and disjointed ; defects , in- deed , which have possibly elevated rather than lowered his standing in general estima- tion . The XVI PREFACE .
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Samuel Bailey. than lowered his standing in general estima- tion . The " omne ignotum pro magnifico " is not without its exemplifications in the field of science , and the reputation of an author for pro- fundity is sometimes enhanced by ...
Samuel Bailey. than lowered his standing in general estima- tion . The " omne ignotum pro magnifico " is not without its exemplifications in the field of science , and the reputation of an author for pro- fundity is sometimes enhanced by ...
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... tion is incorrect , for his language is uncom- monly precise and perspicuous , and the con- struction of his periods is simple and compact . The latter explication is , if possible , still more unfounded , there being an evident ...
... tion is incorrect , for his language is uncom- monly precise and perspicuous , and the con- struction of his periods is simple and compact . The latter explication is , if possible , still more unfounded , there being an evident ...
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... tion which an examiner of their correctness would desire . It was in fact the clear , able , and uncompro- mising manner in which the author of the Dia- logues explained the principles of Mr. Ricardo , together with the startling and ...
... tion which an examiner of their correctness would desire . It was in fact the clear , able , and uncompro- mising manner in which the author of the Dia- logues explained the principles of Mr. Ricardo , together with the startling and ...
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absurd Adam Smith aggregate value alteration ascer ascertain asserts bour capitalist cardo cause of value causes affecting chapter circumstances commodity produced compared cost of production definite portion determined different periods dities doctrine doubled Econ economists employed in producing equal in value error estimated exchangeable value fallen former ideas implies increase invariable value ject labour employed labour necessary labour required language latter length London Magazine Malthus mand means measure of value medium of comparison modities monopoly mutual value object obtain Political Economy possessed power of commanding power of purchasing Principles of Pol producing labour profits proportion proposition quan quantities of corn quantity of labour quarters of corn ratio real value rela relation of value Ricardo SAMUEL BAILEY sense silver speak suppose tain term thing tion value in relation value of commodities value of labour variation varied wages Wealth of Nations words writer yard of cloth