The Works of Thomas Chalmers, Volume 1W. Collins, 1836 |
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Page 146
... adapted for the measurement of time . And its counterpart ante- cedent is an intelligent adaptation , putting forth his ability and skill on the production of a me- chanism for the measurement of time . But though we should lop off , as ...
... adapted for the measurement of time . And its counterpart ante- cedent is an intelligent adaptation , putting forth his ability and skill on the production of a me- chanism for the measurement of time . But though we should lop off , as ...
Page 148
... adaptation of parts for the end , but still adaptation for an end ; and on this we are equally warranted to ground the conclusion of design having been employed in the formation of each of them . The definite article is always compre ...
... adaptation of parts for the end , but still adaptation for an end ; and on this we are equally warranted to ground the conclusion of design having been employed in the formation of each of them . The definite article is always compre ...
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... adaptation to the end ; has in it therefore that posterior term , of whose connexion with the prior term of an intelligent cause we have had daily observation . It is not , we should remark , on the adaptation to any object quoad the ...
... adaptation to the end ; has in it therefore that posterior term , of whose connexion with the prior term of an intelligent cause we have had daily observation . It is not , we should remark , on the adaptation to any object quoad the ...
Contents
PRELIMINARY VIEWS | 17 |
Of the Metaphysics which have been resorted | 99 |
MR HUMES OBJECTION TO THE A POSTERIORI | 121 |
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