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... matter . The fundamental principle of natural philosophy is , that matter is inert , that is , in- capable of voluntary motion , and indifference to motion or rest ; yet there is not a particle of matter in the universe absolutely at ...
... matter . The fundamental principle of natural philosophy is , that matter is inert , that is , in- capable of voluntary motion , and indifference to motion or rest ; yet there is not a particle of matter in the universe absolutely at ...
Page 144
... matter . Of the essence of matter and mind , we conceive , when we speak of it , but of the occult nature of it we know nothing . We are ac- quainted , however , with the attributes of that essence which we call matter , and equally ...
... matter . Of the essence of matter and mind , we conceive , when we speak of it , but of the occult nature of it we know nothing . We are ac- quainted , however , with the attributes of that essence which we call matter , and equally ...
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... matter with intellectual powers : but when this concession is ex- amined , it will appear to be a dereliction of the argument . Matter is essentially inert and unintelligent ; therefore , what is active and intelligent cannot be matter ...
... matter with intellectual powers : but when this concession is ex- amined , it will appear to be a dereliction of the argument . Matter is essentially inert and unintelligent ; therefore , what is active and intelligent cannot be matter ...
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ADDRESS TO THE READER | 9 |
The Pastors Fireside a novel By Miss Jane Porter | 32 |
Account of Bataviaits inhabitants commerce cli | 46 |
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