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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... natural endowments , and by his indefatigable study attained to an uni- versal insight into all , or at least most parts of use- ful learning . He was a great mathematician , and very much advanced the study of astronomy , both while he ...
... natural endowments , and by his indefatigable study attained to an uni- versal insight into all , or at least most parts of use- ful learning . He was a great mathematician , and very much advanced the study of astronomy , both while he ...
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... Natural Re- ligion . Two books . London , 1675 , octavo . Pub- lished by John Tillotson , D. D. 10. Sermons preached upon several Occasions . London , 1682 , octavo . They are in number fif- teen , published by Dr. Tillotson . 11. Essay ...
... Natural Re- ligion . Two books . London , 1675 , octavo . Pub- lished by John Tillotson , D. D. 10. Sermons preached upon several Occasions . London , 1682 , octavo . They are in number fif- teen , published by Dr. Tillotson . 11. Essay ...
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... nature , or observations in astronomy , which can sufficiently evidence the earth to be in the centre of the universe ..... ......... 189 VII . It is probable that the sun is in the centre of the world 203 VIII . That there is not any ...
... nature , or observations in astronomy , which can sufficiently evidence the earth to be in the centre of the universe ..... ......... 189 VII . It is probable that the sun is in the centre of the world 203 VIII . That there is not any ...
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... nature of a river or stream ; which carrieth down to us that which is light , or blown up , but sinketh that which is weighty and solid . It is my desire , that by the occasion of this discourse , I may raise up some more active spirit ...
... nature of a river or stream ; which carrieth down to us that which is light , or blown up , but sinketh that which is weighty and solid . It is my desire , that by the occasion of this discourse , I may raise up some more active spirit ...
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... natures ; and it is part of that primitive image , that wide extent and infinite capacity at first created in the heart of man . For this , since its depravation in Adam , perceiving itself altogether emptied of any good , doth now ...
... natures ; and it is part of that primitive image , that wide extent and infinite capacity at first created in the heart of man . For this , since its depravation in Adam , perceiving itself altogether emptied of any good , doth now ...
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