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Page 68
Upon the whole it is manifest , that air is no distinct element , but a mass or
mixture of things the most heterogeneous and even opposite to each other ( m ) ,
which become air , by acquiring an elasticity and volatility from the attraction of
some ...
Upon the whole it is manifest , that air is no distinct element , but a mass or
mixture of things the most heterogeneous and even opposite to each other ( m ) ,
which become air , by acquiring an elasticity and volatility from the attraction of
some ...
Page 70
This ¿ther or pure invisible fire , the most subtile and elastic of all bodies , seems
to pervade and expand it self throughout the whole universe . If air be the
immediate agent or inftrument in natural things , it is the pure invisible fire that is
the ...
This ¿ther or pure invisible fire , the most subtile and elastic of all bodies , seems
to pervade and expand it self throughout the whole universe . If air be the
immediate agent or inftrument in natural things , it is the pure invisible fire that is
the ...
Page 76
The Stoics also taught , that all substance was originally fire , and fhould return to
fire : that an active subtile fire was diffused or expanded throughout the whole uni
- - verse ; the several parts whereof were produced , sustained , and held ...
The Stoics also taught , that all substance was originally fire , and fhould return to
fire : that an active subtile fire was diffused or expanded throughout the whole uni
- - verse ; the several parts whereof were produced , sustained , and held ...
Page 82
... soul , or that wherein and whereby she acts ; even so the spirit of the world ,
that active fiery ¿thereal fubitance of light , that permeates : and animates the
whole fyftem , is supposed to cloath the foul , which cloaths the mind of the
universe .
... soul , or that wherein and whereby she acts ; even so the spirit of the world ,
that active fiery ¿thereal fubitance of light , that permeates : and animates the
whole fyftem , is supposed to cloath the foul , which cloaths the mind of the
universe .
Page 139
Thus much it consists with piety to say , that a divine agent doth by his virtue
permeate and govern the elementary fire or light ( d ) , which serves as an animal
spirit to enliven and actuate the ( d ) 157 , 172 . whole S 2 whole mass , and all
the ...
Thus much it consists with piety to say , that a divine agent doth by his virtue
permeate and govern the elementary fire or light ( d ) , which serves as an animal
spirit to enliven and actuate the ( d ) 157 , 172 . whole S 2 whole mass , and all
the ...
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| Title | Siris: A Chain of Philosophical Reflexions and Inquiries Concerning the Virtues of Tar Water ... |
| Author | George Berkeley |
| Edition | 2 |
| Publisher | Dublin printed, London reprinted, for W. Innys & C. Hitch, & C. Davis, 1744 |
| Original from | Austria Rahvusraamatukogu |
| Digitized | 13 mai 2013 |
| Length | 174 pages |
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