Natural Theology: Or, Evidences of the Existence and Attributes of the Deity, Collected from the Appearances of NatureM. Thomas, sold also by Isaac Peirce, M. Carey ... Johnson & Warner, 1814 - 349 pagina's |
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Pagina 20
... directions nearly , and physically speaking , parallel . It requires a roun- der lense to do it . The point of concourse behind the lense must fall critically upon the retina , or the vision is confused ; yet , this point , by the ...
... directions nearly , and physically speaking , parallel . It requires a roun- der lense to do it . The point of concourse behind the lense must fall critically upon the retina , or the vision is confused ; yet , this point , by the ...
Pagina 52
... direction in the eye , the exercise of its office as an optical instrument de- pends ; the furtner , provision for its defence , for its constant lubricity and moisture , which we see in its socket and its lids , in its glands for the ...
... direction in the eye , the exercise of its office as an optical instrument de- pends ; the furtner , provision for its defence , for its constant lubricity and moisture , which we see in its socket and its lids , in its glands for the ...
Pagina 65
... directions , might , in some degree , have answered the purpose , of both moving the arm , and turning the hand . But how much better it is accomplished by the present mechanism , any person may convince himself , who puts the ease G ...
... directions , might , in some degree , have answered the purpose , of both moving the arm , and turning the hand . But how much better it is accomplished by the present mechanism , any person may convince himself , who puts the ease G ...
Pagina 69
... pressure which he can use , will force it out of its place between them . It will give way neither for ward , nor backward , nor on either side . In whichever direction he pushes , he perceives , in the form G 2 IN THE HUMAN FRAME . 69.
... pressure which he can use , will force it out of its place between them . It will give way neither for ward , nor backward , nor on either side . In whichever direction he pushes , he perceives , in the form G 2 IN THE HUMAN FRAME . 69.
Pagina 70
... direction he pushes , he perceives , in the form , or junction , or overlapping of the bones , an impediment opposed to his attempt ; a check and guard against dislocation . In one part of the spine , he will find a still further ...
... direction he pushes , he perceives , in the form , or junction , or overlapping of the bones , an impediment opposed to his attempt ; a check and guard against dislocation . In one part of the spine , he will find a still further ...
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Natural Theology, Or, Evidences of the Existence and Attributes of the Deity ... William Paley Volledige weergave - 1820 |
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