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Chap. 1. Simple, relating to the

Senses,

Outward.

Inward.

Understanding, arising either from the

Nature of the Things in themselves.

Testimony of others concerning 'em.

Mixed, relating both to the Senses and Understanding.

By Senses, I mean those Faculties whereby we are enabled to discern and know such particular Objects as are present. These are either

1 . Outward; By which we can apprehend external Objects, as when we see, or hear, or touch any Thing presented to us.

2 . Inward; By which we can discern internal Objects, and are conscious to ourselves, or sensible both of the Impressions that are made upon our outward Senses, and of the inward Motions of our Minds; namely, our Apprehensions, Inclinations, and the Power of determining ourselves, as to our own Actions; and by which we can at any time be assured of what we think, or what we desire or purpose.

II. By Understanding, I mean that Faculty whereby we are enabled to apprehend the Objects of Knowledge, Generals as well as Particulars, Absent Things as well as Present; and to judge of their Truth or Falshood, Good or Evil. Rh