The Fragments that Remain of the Lost Writings of Proclusauthor, and sold, 1825 - 113 pages |
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... adapted to the world . Every thing , therefore , which is generated , is in- deed itself essentially entirely destructible ; but being bound by true being , it remains in becoming to be , and the whole of it is a generated nature ...
... adapted to the world . Every thing , therefore , which is generated , is in- deed itself essentially entirely destructible ; but being bound by true being , it remains in becoming to be , and the whole of it is a generated nature ...
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... adapted , according to the Pythagoreans and Plato , to be changed into each other ; but earth , as deriving its composition from another triangle specifically different , can neither be re- solved into the other three bodies , nor be ...
... adapted , according to the Pythagoreans and Plato , to be changed into each other ; but earth , as deriving its composition from another triangle specifically different , can neither be re- solved into the other three bodies , nor be ...
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... adapted to the cavity of the heaven . But the parts existing in other things , as in vessels , and receiving configuration together with them , do not destroy the figure of the elements . For the bodies which contain others are from ...
... adapted to the cavity of the heaven . But the parts existing in other things , as in vessels , and receiving configuration together with them , do not destroy the figure of the elements . For the bodies which contain others are from ...
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... adapted to each other , according to planes . " In the eighth argument , Aristotle says , " that neither flesh nor bone , nor any other composite , can be generated from the elements themselves , because that which is continued is not ...
... adapted to each other , according to planes . " In the eighth argument , Aristotle says , " that neither flesh nor bone , nor any other composite , can be generated from the elements themselves , because that which is continued is not ...
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... adapted to the composition of a pyramid . But it is evident that to whatever form they are adapted , from their figure 25.
... adapted to the composition of a pyramid . But it is evident that to whatever form they are adapted , from their figure 25.
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Page 17 - In planes this can only be accomplished by the equilateral triangle, the square, and the hexagon ; viz. by six equilateral triangles, four squares, and three hexagons. But in solids, the pyramid and cube alone can fill the place, which is about one point. Of the first part of this admirable theorem, which is...
Page 30 - ... and collected. But that which is collected together contrary to nature, naturally opposes such a condition, and endeavours by repulsion to recall itself into a contrary situation. In this contest and agitation a trembling and numbness takes place; and all this passion, together with that which produces it, is denominated cold.