An Enquiry into an Origin of Honour; and the Usefulness of Christianity in War
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The Reasons why Men are despised who take Affronts without resenting them No Scarcity of Believers in Christ. The Principle of Honour contrary to Christianity. Why the Principle of Honour is of greater Efficacy upon many than Religion. How Men may adore themselves Equivalents for Swearing. A ludicrous Proposal of Horatio upon the Supposition, that Honor is an Idol .
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