BOOK I PART IV
Another advantage of this philosophical sys-
tem is its similarity to the vulgar one; by which
means we can humour our reason for a mo-
ment, when it becomes troublesome and sol-
licitous; and yet upon its least negligence or
inattention, can easily return to our vulgar and
natural notions. Accordingly we find, that
philosophers neglect not this advantage; but
immediately upon leaving their closets, min-
gle with the rest of mankind in those exploded
opinions, that our perceptions are our only ob-
jects, and continue identically and uninterrupt-
edly the same in all their interrupted appear-
ances.
There are other particulars of this system,
wherein we may remark its dependence on the
fancy, in a very conspicuous manner. Of these,
I shall observe the two following. First, We