Natural Theology, Or, Evidences of the Existence and Attributes of the DeityGould and Lincoln, 1855 - 420 pagina's |
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... light , than has been attempt- ed in the present edition . The principal object here had in view , has been to make such additions , as with the help of the engraved views , would bring the argument , as stated by the author , clearly ...
... light , than has been attempt- ed in the present edition . The principal object here had in view , has been to make such additions , as with the help of the engraved views , would bring the argument , as stated by the author , clearly ...
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... light are regulated . I speak not of the origin of the laws themselves ; but such laws being fixed , the construction , in both cases , is adapted to them . For instance ; these laws require , in order to produce the same effect , that ...
... light are regulated . I speak not of the origin of the laws themselves ; but such laws being fixed , the construction , in both cases , is adapted to them . For instance ; these laws require , in order to produce the same effect , that ...
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... light , viz . in bringing each pencil to a point at the right distance from the lens ; namely , in the eye , at the exact place where he membrane is spread to receive it . How is it possible , un- der circumstances of such close ...
... light , viz . in bringing each pencil to a point at the right distance from the lens ; namely , in the eye , at the exact place where he membrane is spread to receive it . How is it possible , un- der circumstances of such close ...
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... light pass before they each the bottom of the eye . Could this be in the eye without purpose , which suggested to the optician the only effectual means of attaining that purpose ? But farther ; there are other points , not so much ...
... light pass before they each the bottom of the eye . Could this be in the eye without purpose , which suggested to the optician the only effectual means of attaining that purpose ? But farther ; there are other points , not so much ...
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... light enters , is so formed , as to contract or dilate itself for the purpose of admitting a great- er or less number of rays at the same time . The cham- ber of the eye is a camera obscura , * which , when the light is too small , can ...
... light enters , is so formed , as to contract or dilate itself for the purpose of admitting a great- er or less number of rays at the same time . The cham- ber of the eye is a camera obscura , * which , when the light is too small , can ...
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