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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... 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 cautions there are , which I would willingly admo- nish thee of in the beginning ...
... 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 cautions there are , which I would willingly admo- nish thee of in the beginning ...
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... doubts as may hinder the speed or ease of farther progress . And because the suppositions implied in this opinion , may seem to contra- dict the principles of reason or faith , it will be requisite that I first remove this scruple ...
... doubts as may hinder the speed or ease of farther progress . And because the suppositions implied in this opinion , may seem to contra- dict the principles of reason or faith , it will be requisite that I first remove this scruple ...
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... doubt . Nor whether or no in a long time they would wear away and grow worse , for from any such fear they have been lately privileged t . But whether they are capable of such changes and vicissitudes , as this inferior world is liable ...
... doubt . Nor whether or no in a long time they would wear away and grow worse , for from any such fear they have been lately privileged t . But whether they are capable of such changes and vicissitudes , as this inferior world is liable ...
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... doubt , and shew that the moon hath no more light of her own than our earth . * De phænom . lunæ , c . 11. + Prop . 9 . In lib . de animalib . IT PROP V. That the Moon hath not any light D 2 THAT THE MOON MAY BE A WORLD . 35.
... doubt , and shew that the moon hath no more light of her own than our earth . * De phænom . lunæ , c . 11. + Prop . 9 . In lib . de animalib . IT PROP V. That the Moon hath not any light D 2 THAT THE MOON MAY BE A WORLD . 35.
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... doubt ; of which admirable invention , these latter ages of the world may justly boast , and for this expect to be celebrated by posterity . It is related of Eu- doxus , that he wished himself burnt with Phaeton , so he * Cap . 7 ...
... doubt ; of which admirable invention , these latter ages of the world may justly boast , and for this expect to be celebrated by posterity . It is related of Eu- doxus , that he wished himself burnt with Phaeton , so he * Cap . 7 ...
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