Daily Archives: February 20, 2018

Dante’s PURGATORY, Canto 6: prayers

Posted on February 20, 2018 by davidbruceblog

https://pixabay.com/en/candles-faith-reflection-cross-2903063/ *** PRAYERS *** prayers of the pure prayers of the future damned some prayers are heard *** NOTE: Only some prayers are heard. The prayers of the pure are heard and can help the souls in Prepurgatory begin climbing … Continue reading →

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NOTES on Baron d’Holbach (1723-1789): A Determinist and William James (1842-1910): A Defender of Free Will

Posted on February 20, 2018 by davidbruceblog

Baron d’Holbach: A Determinist Baron d’Holbach is a Naturalist. As such, he is a complete Naturalist and propagated the Naturalistic outlook in several books, including the System of Nature. Like many others, he was impressed with the discoveries of Isaac … Continue reading →

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