Sentence examples for reference to the desirable from inspiring English sources

Hook, as an ethical naturalist, shares the Deweyan view that is developed in that chapter that the term "Good" can be understood by reference to the "desirable" as distinct from the non-naturalist view of G.E. Moore that "Good" is not definable by reference to natural properties.

The reference to the mother was important.

A reference to the bankers?

Every reference to the debate drew cheers.

Reference to the drinking game!

The reference to the Tractatus is suggestive.

Yes, it's technically a bit crap, and it features some less than desirable references to the special Olympics – a line presumably written by Jim Davidson – but it distills Robbie's refusal to put on a suit, do up his tie and sing the national anthem.

William S Burroughs, renowned writer and "psychonaut", included nutmeg in his Afterthoughts on a Deposition, making reference to its less desirable side-effects: "results are vaguely similar to marijuana with side effects of headache and nausea … I have only taken nutmeg once".

Also, several studies make reference to desirable learning outcomes such as cultural competency, international understanding, and development of values of social responsibility achieved through immersion in culturally diverse settings [ 4, 6, 17].

References to the book dwindled.

made references to the Indians.