A Philosophical Essay on Credulity and Superstition: And Also on Animal Fascination, Or CharmingD. Appleton & Company, 1849 - 206 sider |
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... marvelous , rather than in phe- nomena susceptible of explanation by reason , aided by a disciplined exercise of the subordinate senses . Subse- quently , however , it occurred to him that their dissemina- tion might possibly have some ...
... marvelous , rather than in phe- nomena susceptible of explanation by reason , aided by a disciplined exercise of the subordinate senses . Subse- quently , however , it occurred to him that their dissemina- tion might possibly have some ...
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... marvelous . A writer of note remarks , " every thing is a prodigy in the eyes of the ignorant man , who sees the universe only in the narrow circle of his ex- istence . The philosopher beholds no prodi- gies ; he knows that a monstrous ...
... marvelous . A writer of note remarks , " every thing is a prodigy in the eyes of the ignorant man , who sees the universe only in the narrow circle of his ex- istence . The philosopher beholds no prodi- gies ; he knows that a monstrous ...
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... marvelous and mysterious , ever characterizes this condi- tion ; when we reflect that the temples in which their religious rites were enacted , proba- bly possessed a structure and scenery well suited to represent the imposing mysteries ...
... marvelous and mysterious , ever characterizes this condi- tion ; when we reflect that the temples in which their religious rites were enacted , proba- bly possessed a structure and scenery well suited to represent the imposing mysteries ...
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... marvelous , proffers rather the superior claim of its ability to enlighten the reason and understanding ; and , while it exhibits to man his duties to society , it at the same time de- monstrates his religious obligations , and the ...
... marvelous , proffers rather the superior claim of its ability to enlighten the reason and understanding ; and , while it exhibits to man his duties to society , it at the same time de- monstrates his religious obligations , and the ...
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... marvelous with those of vision , have occasionally been produced by the other senses ; but in forms appropriate to the function of each . Imaginary sounds , as addresses from absent friends or strangers , un- natural voices , such as ...
... marvelous with those of vision , have occasionally been produced by the other senses ; but in forms appropriate to the function of each . Imaginary sounds , as addresses from absent friends or strangers , un- natural voices , such as ...
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Side 196 - tis, to cast one's eyes so low! The crows and choughs, that wing the midway air, Show scarce so gross as beetles : Half way down Hangs one that gathers samphire; dreadful trade! Methinks, he seems no bigger than his head: The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice; and yon...
Side 196 - tis to cast one's eyes so low ! The crows, and choughs, that wing the midway air, Show scarce so gross as beetles. Half way down Hangs one that gathers samphire ; dreadful trade ! Methinks he seems no bigger than his head. The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice ; and yon' tall, anchoring bark, Diminished to her cock ; her cock, a buoy Almost too small for sight.