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fol. 27r [fol. 26v blank] 'Of Ideas of Truth' (Pt I, Sn I, Ch V) (3.104-5)
The difference between truth and imitation lies in two points . The
1st. representation of any single attribute of an object gives us an idea of truth
But There must be a representation of as many attributes as indicate the
<presence> essence of the object . to give us an idea of imitation .
5 2. Truth <is content> attained . whether the conception of the fact be
formed at once on the mind . or through the senses . Imitation
must be conveyed through the senses .
For instance - if an outline of the branch of a tree be accurately made
with chalk on paper - this is a statement of facts of form . involving
10 many ideas of truth . But there is no more imitation than there
would be in the words which described such a form . There is nothing
like a branch produced - nothing which by any possibility we could
mistake for a real bough. If on the contrary - colour and texture
and shade were <added> {given} in perfection - while the form was inaccurately
15 and inscientifically drawn - there would be imitation and deception - yet
a gross violation of truth .
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