Supplement to the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Editions1824 |
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... experiment . The fuller elucidation and farther extension of these principles were reserved for the period now treated of . The developement of truth is often so gradual , that it is impossible to assign the time when certain principles ...
... experiment . The fuller elucidation and farther extension of these principles were reserved for the period now treated of . The developement of truth is often so gradual , that it is impossible to assign the time when certain principles ...
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... experiment and observation . In fact , therefore , the sciences which as- pire to place their foundation on the solid basis of necessary truth , are much indebted to Leibnitz for the introduction of this principle into philosophy ...
... experiment and observation . In fact , therefore , the sciences which as- pire to place their foundation on the solid basis of necessary truth , are much indebted to Leibnitz for the introduction of this principle into philosophy ...
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tirely exchanged the caprice of fashion for the austerity of science . About the same time Voltaire engaged in the ... experiments ; another by Jurin , in 1745 , containing a very full state of the whole controversy . the forces of ...
tirely exchanged the caprice of fashion for the austerity of science . About the same time Voltaire engaged in the ... experiments ; another by Jurin , in 1745 , containing a very full state of the whole controversy . the forces of ...
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... experiments of Hauksbee in 1709 , by which the knowledge of this my- sterious substance was considerably advanced ... experiment to suc- ceed . Thinking that it would succeed still better , if the supports were made still more slender ...
... experiments of Hauksbee in 1709 , by which the knowledge of this my- sterious substance was considerably advanced ... experiment to suc- ceed . Thinking that it would succeed still better , if the supports were made still more slender ...
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... experiments and inquiries of Newton on that sub- ject began in 1666 , and soon made a vast addition both to the extent and importance of the science . He was at that time little more than twenty - three years old ; he had al- ready made ...
... experiments and inquiries of Newton on that sub- ject began in 1666 , and soon made a vast addition both to the extent and importance of the science . He was at that time little more than twenty - three years old ; he had al- ready made ...
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