Natural Theology, Or, Evidences of the Existence and Attributes of the DeityGould and Lincoln, 1855 - 420 pagina's |
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Pagina 43
... adapted to that end , we perceive enough for our conclusion . If these things be clear , no matter what is obscure . The argument is finished . For instance ; if the utility of vision to the animal which enjoys it , and the adaptation ...
... adapted to that end , we perceive enough for our conclusion . If these things be clear , no matter what is obscure . The argument is finished . For instance ; if the utility of vision to the animal which enjoys it , and the adaptation ...
Pagina 51
... adapted to future uses ; the grain in meal fit for the making of bread , the wool in rovings ready for spinning into threads , the sheaf in corn dressed for the mill . Is it ne- cessary that this man , in order to be convinced that ...
... adapted to future uses ; the grain in meal fit for the making of bread , the wool in rovings ready for spinning into threads , the sheaf in corn dressed for the mill . Is it ne- cessary that this man , in order to be convinced that ...
Pagina 62
... having no cohesion , the centre of motion is always adapted to the change which the joint undergoes without producing friction . - Paxton . projections obliquely : * that is , in their natural 62 OF MECHANICAL ARRANGEMENT.
... having no cohesion , the centre of motion is always adapted to the change which the joint undergoes without producing friction . - Paxton . projections obliquely : * that is , in their natural 62 OF MECHANICAL ARRANGEMENT.
Pagina 64
... adapted to yield in every shock or motion of the body . The elasticity of this portion subdues those shocks which would occasion the breaking of the ribs . We lean forward , or to one side , and the ribs accommodate themselves , not by ...
... adapted to yield in every shock or motion of the body . The elasticity of this portion subdues those shocks which would occasion the breaking of the ribs . We lean forward , or to one side , and the ribs accommodate themselves , not by ...
Pagina 65
... and tenon joint ; each as manifestly such , and as accurately defined , as any which can be produced out of a cabinet - maker's shop ; and one ** or the other prevails , as either is adapted to IN THE HUMAN FRAME . 65.
... and tenon joint ; each as manifestly such , and as accurately defined , as any which can be produced out of a cabinet - maker's shop ; and one ** or the other prevails , as either is adapted to IN THE HUMAN FRAME . 65.
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