On genius, in which it is attempted to be proved that there is no mental distinction among mankindHamilton and Adams, 1830 - 86 |
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... Newton , & c . Thirdly , that children placed under the same circumstances , assisted by the same means , and encouraged by the same hopes , have dis- played striking inequalities of progress in learning . Fourthly , That some men , in ...
... Newton , & c . Thirdly , that children placed under the same circumstances , assisted by the same means , and encouraged by the same hopes , have dis- played striking inequalities of progress in learning . Fourthly , That some men , in ...
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... Newton , a Milton , & c . is explicable upon other , and sounder principles than the hypothesis of Genius . The first works of all these extraordinary characters , were the pure offerings , the primitia which the mind made to sense . It ...
... Newton , a Milton , & c . is explicable upon other , and sounder principles than the hypothesis of Genius . The first works of all these extraordinary characters , were the pure offerings , the primitia which the mind made to sense . It ...
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... Newton did no more on these occasions than obey the impulse of nature . Why that impulse led them to imitation more than other children , will be explained in the sequel of this Essay . The equality of circumstances , means , and en ...
... Newton did no more on these occasions than obey the impulse of nature . Why that impulse led them to imitation more than other children , will be explained in the sequel of this Essay . The equality of circumstances , means , and en ...
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... Newton as that Newton taught the University . With respect to phrenological proof , I must , in consequence of the circumscribed limits of my Essay , forbear to say much . My opinion is , that if there be some truth in it , there is ...
... Newton as that Newton taught the University . With respect to phrenological proof , I must , in consequence of the circumscribed limits of my Essay , forbear to say much . My opinion is , that if there be some truth in it , there is ...
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... Newton respecting Genius , of whom the Marquis de l'Hospital asked , " Does Mr. Newton eat , or drink , or sleep like other men ? I represent him to myself , " said he , " as a celestial genius , entirely disengaged from matter . " To ...
... Newton respecting Genius , of whom the Marquis de l'Hospital asked , " Does Mr. Newton eat , or drink , or sleep like other men ? I represent him to myself , " said he , " as a celestial genius , entirely disengaged from matter . " To ...
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