The Preceptor: Containing a General Course of Education. Wherein the First Principles of Polite Learning are Laid Down in a Way Most Suitable for Trying the Genius, and Advancing the Instruction of Youth. In Twelve Parts. Illustrated with Maps and Useful Cuts, Том 2R. and J. Dodsley, 1758 |
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... equal to four . Again , that white is not black , that five is less than feven , are Truths to which we immediately affent , as foon as we com- pare thofe Ideas together . This is the firft and fimpleft Act of the Mind , in determining ...
... equal to four . Again , that white is not black , that five is less than feven , are Truths to which we immediately affent , as foon as we com- pare thofe Ideas together . This is the firft and fimpleft Act of the Mind , in determining ...
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... Gold , Antimony , Wood , & c . alike partake of the Notion of Body , they are all equal- y material Subftances , and have no other Difference , but what C 3 what arifes from the different Structure and Conformation , & er PERCEPTION , 21 .
... Gold , Antimony , Wood , & c . alike partake of the Notion of Body , they are all equal- y material Subftances , and have no other Difference , but what C 3 what arifes from the different Structure and Conformation , & er PERCEPTION , 21 .
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... equal to a certain Number of Yards . If we are ftill for increafing the Standard , we may take the Semidiameter of the Earth , and fuppofing it equal to 8000 Miles , make Ufe of it as a Measure , by which to afcertain the Distance of ...
... equal to a certain Number of Yards . If we are ftill for increafing the Standard , we may take the Semidiameter of the Earth , and fuppofing it equal to 8000 Miles , make Ufe of it as a Measure , by which to afcertain the Distance of ...
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... equal Parts ; fo in the Confideration of Space , that particular Place in which we exift , is looked upon as a kind of Center to the whole Expanfion . From thence we let loose our Thoughts on every Side ; above , below , a- round , and ...
... equal Parts ; fo in the Confideration of Space , that particular Place in which we exift , is looked upon as a kind of Center to the whole Expanfion . From thence we let loose our Thoughts on every Side ; above , below , a- round , and ...
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... equal- ly belong to all the Divifions before enumerated , and the Word Animal , by which it is expreffed , becomes a general Name for the feveral Creatures indued with Life , Senfe , and fpontaneous Motion . , If we are for carrying our ...
... equal- ly belong to all the Divifions before enumerated , and the Word Animal , by which it is expreffed , becomes a general Name for the feveral Creatures indued with Life , Senfe , and fpontaneous Motion . , If we are for carrying our ...
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