Siris: A Chain of Philosophical Reflexions and Inquiries Concerning the Virtues of Tar WaterReprinted for W. Innys, 1744 - 174 pages |
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... phænomena and effects do plainly fhew there is a spirit that moves , and a mind or providence that prefides . This providence , Plutarch faith , was thought to be in regard to the world , what the foul is in re- gard to man . 154. The ...
... phænomena and effects do plainly fhew there is a spirit that moves , and a mind or providence that prefides . This providence , Plutarch faith , was thought to be in regard to the world , what the foul is in re- gard to man . 154. The ...
Page 85
... . Celeftial things , as angels , chariots , and fuch like phænomena are invefted with fire , light , and fplendor . Ezekiel in his vifions beheld , ( a ) . 179 . fire fire and brightness , lamps , burning coals of fire ( 85 )
... . Celeftial things , as angels , chariots , and fuch like phænomena are invefted with fire , light , and fplendor . Ezekiel in his vifions beheld , ( a ) . 179 . fire fire and brightness , lamps , burning coals of fire ( 85 )
Page 97
... phænomena . And there needs nothing more in order to con- ceive the poffibility of rays paffing from and to all visible points , although they be not incorpo- real . Suppose a hundred ports placed round a circular fea , and fhips ...
... phænomena . And there needs nothing more in order to con- ceive the poffibility of rays paffing from and to all visible points , although they be not incorpo- real . Suppose a hundred ports placed round a circular fea , and fhips ...
Page 104
... phænomena and properties of bodies , that were before attributed to attraction , upon later thoughts feem afcribed to this æther , together with the various attractions themselves . 225. But in the philofophy of Sir Ifaac Newton , the ...
... phænomena and properties of bodies , that were before attributed to attraction , upon later thoughts feem afcribed to this æther , together with the various attractions themselves . 225. But in the philofophy of Sir Ifaac Newton , the ...
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... phænomena , which appear to be as well explained without it . How can the denfity or elafticity of æther account for the rapid flight of a ray of light from the fun , ftill swifter as it goes farther from the fun ? or how can it account ...
... phænomena , which appear to be as well explained without it . How can the denfity or elafticity of æther account for the rapid flight of a ray of light from the fun , ftill swifter as it goes farther from the fun ? or how can it account ...
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