The Mathematical and Philosophical Works of the Right Rev. John Wilkins, Late Lord Bishop of Chester: II. That it is probable our earth is one of the planetsVernor and Hood, 1802 |
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... sense as that the sea flows about the world , and that " the earth itself is round as an orb . " But this great ig- norance is not so much to be admired in him , as in those learned men of later times , when all sciences began to ...
... sense as that the sea flows about the world , and that " the earth itself is round as an orb . " But this great ig- norance is not so much to be admired in him , as in those learned men of later times , when all sciences began to ...
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... sense or demonstration can make it . This then which I now deliver , is not to be rejected , though it may seem to contradict the common opinion . 2. Gross absurdities have been entertained by general consent . I might instance in many ...
... sense or demonstration can make it . This then which I now deliver , is not to be rejected , though it may seem to contradict the common opinion . 2. Gross absurdities have been entertained by general consent . I might instance in many ...
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... senses . Nay , suppose ( saith Plutarch ) a philosopher should be educated in such a secret place , where he might not see either sea or river , and afterwards should be brought out where one might shew him the great ocean , telling him ...
... senses . Nay , suppose ( saith Plutarch ) a philosopher should be educated in such a secret place , where he might not see either sea or river , and afterwards should be brought out where one might shew him the great ocean , telling him ...
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... sense . It being a true and common rule , that Hebræi rei sideralis minime curiosi cœlestium nominum penuria laborant . The Jews being but little skil- led in astronomy , their language does want proper expres- sions for the heavenly ...
... sense . It being a true and common rule , that Hebræi rei sideralis minime curiosi cœlestium nominum penuria laborant . The Jews being but little skil- led in astronomy , their language does want proper expres- sions for the heavenly ...
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... sense ; and being silent of other things which then could not well be appre- hended . And therefore Pererius proposing the question , why the creation of plants and herbs is mentioned , but not of metals and minerals ? Answers Quia ...
... sense ; and being silent of other things which then could not well be appre- hended . And therefore Pererius proposing the question , why the creation of plants and herbs is mentioned , but not of metals and minerals ? Answers Quia ...
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