The Physical and Metaphysical Works of Lord Bacon: Including the Advancement of Learning and Novum OrganumG. Bell and Sons, 1904 - 567 pages |
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... respect to intermediate propositions , which the syllogism con- trives to manage in such a way as to render barren in effect , unfit for practice , and clearly unsuited to the active branch of the sciences . Nevertheless , we would ...
... respect to intermediate propositions , which the syllogism con- trives to manage in such a way as to render barren in effect , unfit for practice , and clearly unsuited to the active branch of the sciences . Nevertheless , we would ...
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... respect to the informations of the senses , we have many ways of examining them ; for the senses are fallacious ... respects , as they either fail or deceive us . For there are many things that escape the senses , though ever so rightly ...
... respect to the informations of the senses , we have many ways of examining them ; for the senses are fallacious ... respects , as they either fail or deceive us . For there are many things that escape the senses , though ever so rightly ...
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... respects ; particularly , 1. In its end , or office ; 2. Its collection ; 3. Its subtilty ; 4. Its choice ; and 5. Its appointment for what is to follow . Our natural history is not designed so much to please by its variety , or benefit ...
... respects ; particularly , 1. In its end , or office ; 2. Its collection ; 3. Its subtilty ; 4. Its choice ; and 5. Its appointment for what is to follow . Our natural history is not designed so much to please by its variety , or benefit ...
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... respect to one's self ; but to pry deep into another man , to learn to work , wind , or govern him , proceeds from a double heart , which in friend- ship is want of integrity , and towards princes or superiors want of duty . The eastern ...
... respect to one's self ; but to pry deep into another man , to learn to work , wind , or govern him , proceeds from a double heart , which in friend- ship is want of integrity , and towards princes or superiors want of duty . The eastern ...
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... respect of certain authors , and making them • Θαυμάσια ̓Ακούσματα . PAs among the Egyptians , the Chinese , and the Arabians , if their histories are to be credited . In later times , they make copper out of iron , at Newsohl , in ...
... respect of certain authors , and making them • Θαυμάσια ̓Ακούσματα . PAs among the Egyptians , the Chinese , and the Arabians , if their histories are to be credited . In later times , they make copper out of iron , at Newsohl , in ...
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