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title: 'Psychology: The Motive Powers, Emotions, Conscience, Will'
type: pdf
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authors:
- 'James McCosh'
date: 1887-01-01
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '19th century'
topics:
- 'Anthropology (Doctrine of Man)'
- 'Philosophy (General)'
scriptures:
- 'Psalms 42'
- 'Romans 7'
- 'Proverbs 4'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/19th-century/mccosh-1887-psychology-the-motive-powers-emotions-conscience-will
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# Psychology: The Motive Powers, Emotions, Conscience, Will

James McCosh analyzes the motive powers—emotions, conscience, and will—outlining their elements, relations, and role in moral character and action.

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