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The difference between an animal and an automatic statue , consists in this , -that
, in the animal , we trace the mechanism to a certain point , and then we are
stopped , either the mechanism becoming too subtile for our discernment , or ...
The difference between an animal and an automatic statue , consists in this , -that
, in the animal , we trace the mechanism to a certain point , and then we are
stopped , either the mechanism becoming too subtile for our discernment , or ...
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which has to work its head * The flexible rim , or hoop , consists of bony plates ,
which in all birds occupy the front of the sclerotic ; lying close together and
overlapping each other . These bony plates in general form a slightly convex ring
, Fig .
which has to work its head * The flexible rim , or hoop , consists of bony plates ,
which in all birds occupy the front of the sclerotic ; lying close together and
overlapping each other . These bony plates in general form a slightly convex ring
, Fig .
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Its general form , however , both external and internal , is sufficient to show that it
is an instrument adapted to the reception of sound ; that is to say , already
knowing that sound consists in pulses of the air , we perceive , in the structure of
the ...
Its general form , however , both external and internal , is sufficient to show that it
is an instrument adapted to the reception of sound ; that is to say , already
knowing that sound consists in pulses of the air , we perceive , in the structure of
the ...
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The compages of bones consists of four , which are so disposed , and so hinge
upon one another , as that if the membrane , the drum of the ear , vibrate , all the
four are put in motion together ; and , by the result of their action , work the base
of ...
The compages of bones consists of four , which are so disposed , and so hinge
upon one another , as that if the membrane , the drum of the ear , vibrate , all the
four are put in motion together ; and , by the result of their action , work the base
of ...
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rection towards the brain , and to propagate it with the advantage of a lever ;
which advantage consists in increasing the force and strength of the vibration ,
and at the same time diminishing the space through which it oscillates ; both of
which ...
rection towards the brain , and to propagate it with the advantage of a lever ;
which advantage consists in increasing the force and strength of the vibration ,
and at the same time diminishing the space through which it oscillates ; both of
which ...
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Bibliografische gegevens
| Titel | Natural Theology, Or, Evidences of the Existence and Attributes of the Deity |
| Auteur | William Paley |
| geïllustreerd door | James Paxton |
| Uitgever | Gould and Lincoln, 1855 |
| Oorspronkelijk uit | de University of Wisconsin - Madison |
| Gedigitaliseerd | 24 jan 2017 |
| Lengte | 420 pagina's |
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