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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... truths have been formerly esteemed ridiculous , and great absurdities entertained by common consent . By way of Preface II . That a plurality of worlds does not contradict any prin- ciple of reason or faith Page 3 13 III . That the ...
... truths have been formerly esteemed ridiculous , and great absurdities entertained by common consent . By way of Preface II . That a plurality of worlds does not contradict any prin- ciple of reason or faith Page 3 13 III . That the ...
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... truth which upon deliberation shall seem most probable unto thy reason ; and then I doubt not , but either thou wilt agree with me in this assertion , or at least not think it to be as far from truth , as it is from common opinion . Two ...
... truth which upon deliberation shall seem most probable unto thy reason ; and then I doubt not , but either thou wilt agree with me in this assertion , or at least not think it to be as far from truth , as it is from common opinion . Two ...
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... truths well worthy your pains and observation . It is a false conceit , for us to think that amongst the ancient variety and search of opi- nions , the best hath still prevailed . Time ( saith the learned Verulam ) seems to be of the ...
... truths well worthy your pains and observation . It is a false conceit , for us to think that amongst the ancient variety and search of opi- nions , the best hath still prevailed . Time ( saith the learned Verulam ) seems to be of the ...
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... truth doth now seem distasteful for that very reason , for which error is entertained ; novelty . For let but some ... truth can- not anywhere find so ready entertainment ; but the same novelty which is esteemed the commendation of error ...
... truth doth now seem distasteful for that very reason , for which error is entertained ; novelty . For let but some ... truth can- not anywhere find so ready entertainment ; but the same novelty which is esteemed the commendation of error ...
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... truths in philosophy , to be derided by those that are ignorant of the causes of things ; and rejected by others , whose perverse- ness ties them to the contrary opinion ; men whose envious pride will not allow any new thing for truth ...
... truths in philosophy , to be derided by those that are ignorant of the causes of things ; and rejected by others , whose perverse- ness ties them to the contrary opinion ; men whose envious pride will not allow any new thing for truth ...
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