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... Introduction . Some of my friends , who desired that the publication of the book should not be unduly delayed , considered that the Introduction and the earlier chapters of the work would give something intelligible in themselves , and ...
... Introduction . Some of my friends , who desired that the publication of the book should not be unduly delayed , considered that the Introduction and the earlier chapters of the work would give something intelligible in themselves , and ...
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... Introduction has greatly benefited by a thorough revision by my brother- in - law , Dr Spence Watson , a master of the English language . I must also thank him and Dr Thomas Hodgkin for having given me what I value as much as assistance ...
... Introduction has greatly benefited by a thorough revision by my brother- in - law , Dr Spence Watson , a master of the English language . I must also thank him and Dr Thomas Hodgkin for having given me what I value as much as assistance ...
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... introduced into science , 317 ; Newton's ' Principia , ' 318 ; The gravitation formula , 319 ; Lines of thought emanating from it , 321 ; Element of error , 323 ; Laplace and Newton , 326 ; Several interests which promote science , 326 ...
... introduced into science , 317 ; Newton's ' Principia , ' 318 ; The gravitation formula , 319 ; Lines of thought emanating from it , 321 ; Element of error , 323 ; Laplace and Newton , 326 ; Several interests which promote science , 326 ...
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... der Farbenlehre , ' Werke , 2te Abtheil- ung , Band 3 , p . 239. I quote from the new edition , brought out by the German Goethe Society . 12 . Supposed of histor- 13 . Value of ary records , both of Facts INTRODUCTION . 7.
... der Farbenlehre , ' Werke , 2te Abtheil- ung , Band 3 , p . 239. I quote from the new edition , brought out by the German Goethe Society . 12 . Supposed of histor- 13 . Value of ary records , both of Facts INTRODUCTION . 7.
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... ; it constitutes the great propelling force which , stored up , awaits the time and aid of individual talent or genius to set it free . Philosophers tell us of the wastefulness of organic life , of the thousands of 8 INTRODUCTION .
... ; it constitutes the great propelling force which , stored up , awaits the time and aid of individual talent or genius to set it free . Philosophers tell us of the wastefulness of organic life , of the thousands of 8 INTRODUCTION .
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A History of European Thought in the Nineteenth Century: Scientific thought. 2 v John Theodore Merz Visualização integral - 1896 |
A History of European Thought in the Nineteenth Century, Volume 1 John Theodore Merz Visualização integral - 1907 |
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