Natural Theology, Or, Evidences of the Existence and Attributes of the Deity,: Collected from the Appearances of NatureR. Faulder, 1811 - 548 |
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... them- selves ; but such laws being fixed , the con- struction , in both cases , is adapted to them . For instance ; these laws require , in order to produce the same effect , that the rays of light 18 APPLICATION OF THE ARGUMENT .
... them- selves ; but such laws being fixed , the con- struction , in both cases , is adapted to them . For instance ; these laws require , in order to produce the same effect , that the rays of light 18 APPLICATION OF THE ARGUMENT .
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... adapted , we find its several parts capable of being occasionally changed , and a most artificial apparatus provided to produce that change . This is far beyond the com- mon regulator of a watch , which requires the touch of a foreign ...
... adapted , we find its several parts capable of being occasionally changed , and a most artificial apparatus provided to produce that change . This is far beyond the com- mon regulator of a watch , which requires the touch of a foreign ...
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... adapted to their state and element . We have already ob- served upon the figure of the crystalline com- pensating by its roundness the density of the medium through which their light passes . To which we have to add , that the eyes of ...
... adapted to their state and element . We have already ob- served upon the figure of the crystalline com- pensating by its roundness the density of the medium through which their light passes . To which we have to add , that the eyes of ...
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... adapted both to its repose and motion . It is sheltered by the eyebrows ; an arch of hair , which , like a thatched penthouse , prevents the sweat and moisture of the forehead from running down into it . But it is still better protected ...
... adapted both to its repose and motion . It is sheltered by the eyebrows ; an arch of hair , which , like a thatched penthouse , prevents the sweat and moisture of the forehead from running down into it . But it is still better protected ...
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... adapted to its office , than the eye . But we know less about it : we do not so well understand the action , the use , or the mutual dependency of its internal parts . Its general form , however , both external and internal , is ...
... adapted to its office , than the eye . But we know less about it : we do not so well understand the action , the use , or the mutual dependency of its internal parts . Its general form , however , both external and internal , is ...
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Strona 7 - And not less surprised to be informed that the watch in his hand was nothing more than the result of the laws of metallic nature.
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