Advancement of LearningP.F. Collier, 1902 - 431 sider |
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Side 8
... principal authors whom Bacon loved to consult , and whose agency contributed to the formation of his colossal powers . The version of the " Novum Organum " contained in this set is that by Wood , which is the best extant . The present ...
... principal authors whom Bacon loved to consult , and whose agency contributed to the formation of his colossal powers . The version of the " Novum Organum " contained in this set is that by Wood , which is the best extant . The present ...
Side 11
... principal causes of want , and as too great a confidence in things pres- ent leads to a neglect of the future , it is necessary we should here admonish mankind that they do not too highly value or extol either the number or usefulness ...
... principal causes of want , and as too great a confidence in things pres- ent leads to a neglect of the future , it is necessary we should here admonish mankind that they do not too highly value or extol either the number or usefulness ...
Side 29
... principal be paid ; for we do not propose to travel hoodwinked , so as to take no notice of what may occur of use in the way . This part , therefore , will consist of such things as we have invented , experienced , or added , by the ...
... principal be paid ; for we do not propose to travel hoodwinked , so as to take no notice of what may occur of use in the way . This part , therefore , will consist of such things as we have invented , experienced , or added , by the ...
Side 54
... principal vanities for which learning has been traduced . Those things are vain which are either false or frivolous , or deficient in truth or use ; and those persons are vain who are either credulous of falsities or curious in things ...
... principal vanities for which learning has been traduced . Those things are vain which are either false or frivolous , or deficient in truth or use ; and those persons are vain who are either credulous of falsities or curious in things ...
Side 61
... principal cause that the sciences are no further advanced . For hence , though in mechanical arts , the first inventor falls short , time adds perfection ; while in the sciences , the first au- thor goes furthest , and time only abates ...
... principal cause that the sciences are no further advanced . For hence , though in mechanical arts , the first inventor falls short , time adds perfection ; while in the sciences , the first au- thor goes furthest , and time only abates ...
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