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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... philosopher ; because there was nothing proved in them , but matters were delivered as if they would rather command than per- suade belief . And it is observed , that he sets down nothing himself , but he confirms it by the strongest ...
... philosopher ; because there was nothing proved in them , but matters were delivered as if they would rather command than per- suade belief . And it is observed , that he sets down nothing himself , but he confirms it by the strongest ...
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... philosophers , and more especially to Aristotle , for the greater part of our learning ; but yet it is not ingratitude to speak against him , when he opposeth truth ; for then many of the fathers would be very guilty , especially Justin ...
... philosophers , and more especially to Aristotle , for the greater part of our learning ; but yet it is not ingratitude to speak against him , when he opposeth truth ; for then many of the fathers would be very guilty , especially Justin ...
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... philosophers , what kind of matter that should be of which the heavens are framed . Some think that they consist of a fifth substance distinct from the four elements , as Aristotle holds , and with him * De Cælo , lib . 1. cap . 2 ...
... philosophers , what kind of matter that should be of which the heavens are framed . Some think that they consist of a fifth substance distinct from the four elements , as Aristotle holds , and with him * De Cælo , lib . 1. cap . 2 ...
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... philosopher was hence per- suaded , that those scorching heats had burnt the moon into the form of a pumice - stone . 3. I answer , That there have been some alterations ob- served there ; witness those comets which have been seen above ...
... philosopher was hence per- suaded , that those scorching heats had burnt the moon into the form of a pumice - stone . 3. I answer , That there have been some alterations ob- served there ; witness those comets which have been seen above ...
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... philosophers . It is solid , in opposition to fluid , as is the air ; for how otherwise could it beat back the light which it receives from the sun ? But here it may be questioned , whether or no the moon bestow her light upon us by the ...
... philosophers . It is solid , in opposition to fluid , as is the air ; for how otherwise could it beat back the light which it receives from the sun ? But here it may be questioned , whether or no the moon bestow her light upon us by the ...
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