Natural Theology: Or, Evidences of the Existence and Attributes of the Deity, Collected from the Appearances of NatureGregg International, 1802 - 586 pagina's |
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Pagina 20
... light are regulated . I fpeak not of the origin of the laws themselves ; but , fuch laws being fixed , the construction , in both cafes , is adapted to them . For inftance ; these laws require , in order to produce the same effect ...
... light are regulated . I fpeak not of the origin of the laws themselves ; but , fuch laws being fixed , the construction , in both cafes , is adapted to them . For inftance ; these laws require , in order to produce the same effect ...
Pagina 23
... light , viz . in bringing each pencil to a point at the right distance from the lense ; namely , in the eye , at the exact place where the mem- brane is spread to receive it . How is it poffi- ble , under circumstances of such close ...
... light , viz . in bringing each pencil to a point at the right distance from the lense ; namely , in the eye , at the exact place where the mem- brane is spread to receive it . How is it poffi- ble , under circumstances of such close ...
Pagina 24
... light pass before they reach the bottom of the eye . Could this be in the eye without purpose , which suggest- ed to the optician the only effectual means of attaining that purpose ? But further ; there are other points , not so much ...
... light pass before they reach the bottom of the eye . Could this be in the eye without purpose , which suggest- ed to the optician the only effectual means of attaining that purpose ? But further ; there are other points , not so much ...
Pagina 25
... light , when it is exceffive , and to render objects visible under obfcurer degrees of it , when no more can be had ; the hole or aperture in the eye , through which the light enters , is fo formed , as to contract or dilate itself for ...
... light , when it is exceffive , and to render objects visible under obfcurer degrees of it , when no more can be had ; the hole or aperture in the eye , through which the light enters , is fo formed , as to contract or dilate itself for ...
Pagina 26
... light is regulated , ( and these laws are fixed , ) could not be done , without the organ itfelf undergoing an altera- tion , and receiving an adjustment , that might correspond with the exigency of the case , that is to fay , with the ...
... light is regulated , ( and these laws are fixed , ) could not be done , without the organ itfelf undergoing an altera- tion , and receiving an adjustment , that might correspond with the exigency of the case , that is to fay , with the ...
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