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... important part of this discussion , is that devoted to the Newtonian chronology . In some former works , on Equations , on the doctrine of Fluxions , and other branches of the Newtonian philosophy and mathematics , Dr. Hales had shewn ...
... important part of this discussion , is that devoted to the Newtonian chronology . In some former works , on Equations , on the doctrine of Fluxions , and other branches of the Newtonian philosophy and mathematics , Dr. Hales had shewn ...
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... important instance . Newton , to give collateral support to his system from astronomy , la- boured to confirm his assigned date of the Argonautic expedition by an ingenious but fanciful argument derived from the precession of the equi ...
... important instance . Newton , to give collateral support to his system from astronomy , la- boured to confirm his assigned date of the Argonautic expedition by an ingenious but fanciful argument derived from the precession of the equi ...
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... important these rules are , yet , in the application of them , especially of the first , third , and fifth , there will be great danger of sometimes ar- guing in a circle , and at other times of falling into the petitio principii . The ...
... important these rules are , yet , in the application of them , especially of the first , third , and fifth , there will be great danger of sometimes ar- guing in a circle , and at other times of falling into the petitio principii . The ...
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... importance and interest of this object is evident , when we consider that the Jewish historian makes the most solemn ... important purpose , is , the correction of the aggregate numbers of great periods , in which the corrup tions of the ...
... importance and interest of this object is evident , when we consider that the Jewish historian makes the most solemn ... important purpose , is , the correction of the aggregate numbers of great periods , in which the corrup tions of the ...
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ciplined , as to be quite competent to the most important matters of business and science . In proof of this , and as a lesson on the best mode of cultivation , the example of Le Sage , the philosopher of Geneva , is introduced , and ...
ciplined , as to be quite competent to the most important matters of business and science . In proof of this , and as a lesson on the best mode of cultivation , the example of Le Sage , the philosopher of Geneva , is introduced , and ...
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Page 108 - ... sun. And behold a man bent with age coming from the way of the wilderness leaning on a staff. And Abraham arose, and met him, and said unto him, ' Turn in, I pray thee, and wash thy feet, and tarry all night ; and thou shall arise early in the morning, and go on thy way.' And the man said, 'Nay; for I will abide under this tree.