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Philosophical essays, in three parts. Containing I. An enquiry into the nature and properties of the electrical fluid, in order to explain, illustrate and confirm the truth of Sir Isaac Newton's Doctrine of a Subtile Medium or Aether. II. A dissertation on the nature of fire in general, and Production of Heat in particular. III. A miscellaneous discourse, wherein the forementioned active Principle is shewn to be the only probable mechanical Cause of Motion, Cohesion, Gravity, Magnetism, and other Phaenomena of Nature. To which is subjoin'd, by way of Appendix, a clear and concise Account of the Variation of the Magnetic Needle or Mariner's Compass; by which the Longitude is investigated on the most simple Principles. And, to render the whole more intelligible, a Glossary of Terms is added. By R. Lovett, Lay-Clerk, Of the Cathedral Church of Worcester. A Fool may find what a wise Man hath overlooked.
Lovett, R. (Richard), 1692-1780.Date: MDCCLXVI. [1766]- Books
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The heads of a course of lectures in experimental philosophy, Which will begin at Christ College, on Wednesday, November 23, 1763. at three in the afternoon. By A. Shepherd, B.D. F.R.S. and plumian professor of astronomy and experimental philosophy.
Shepherd, Anthony, 1721-1796.Date: M.DCC.LXIII. [1763]- Books
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Philosophical essays on the following subjects: I. On the ascent of vapours, the formation of clouds, rain and dew, and on several other phœnomena of air and water. II. Observations and conjectures on the nature of the aurora borealis, and the tails of comets. III. On the principles of mechanicks. By Hugh Hamilton, D. D. F. R. S. Professor of Philosophy in the University of Dublin.
Hamilton, Hugh, 1729-1805.Date: 1772- Books
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The heads of a course of lectures in experimental philosophy, Which will begin at Christ-College on Monday November 25. 1765. at three in the afternoon. By A. Shepherd, D.D. F.R.S. and plumian professor of astronomy and experimental philosophy.
Shepherd, Anthony, 1721-1796.Date: M.DCC.LXV. [1765]- Books
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An enlarged syllabus of philosophical lectures, delivered by Hugh Smith M. D. Of Hatton-Street. With the principles on which his conjectures are founded concerning animal life, and the laws of the animal oeconomy. These principles are applied not only to the general doctrine of the glands, but likewise to some new thoughts on the nervous system, the gout, and paralytic complaints.
Smith, Hugh, 1736?-1789.Date: MDCCLXXVIII. [1778]- Books
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[An] apology for the perfections that should be in the professor[s]of arts and sciences.
Date: [1697?]- Books
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Philosophical essays on the following subjects. I. On the ascent of vapours, the Formation of Clouds, Rain and Dew, and on several other Phoenomena of Air and Water. II. Observations and conjectures on the nature of the aurora borealis, and the Tails of Comets. III. On the principles of mechanicks. By Hugh Hamilton, D. D. F. R. S. Professor of Philosophy in the University of Dublin.
Hamilton, Hugh, 1729-1805.Date: MDCCLXVII. [1767]- Books
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Præcepta doctrinæ logicæ, ethicæ, physicæ, metaphysicæ, sphæricæq[ue], brevibus tabellis compacta : una cum quæstionibus physicæ controversis / à M. Ioanne Stierio.
Stier, Johann, 1599-1648Date: [1647]- Books
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Præcepta doctrinæ logicæ, ethicæ, physicæ, metaphysicæ, sphæricæq[ue], brevibus tabellis compacta : una cum quæstionibus physicæ controversis / à M. Ioanne Stierio.
Stier, Johann, 1599-1648Date: 1659- Books
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An essay on the investigation of the first principles of nature: Together with the application thereof to solve the phn̆omena of the physical system. Part I. Containing a new philosophical theory whereby first principles, with their material substances and effences are traced and exhibited; the limits of inertness assigned; the causes of elasticity and transparency discovered; the real mode of light's propagation determined; and various other phn̆omena clearly explained. The whole scientifically investigated and demonstrated by Felix O'gallagher.
O'Gallagher, Felix.Date: MDCCLXXXIV. [1784]- Books
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Præcepta doctrinæ logicæ, ethicæ, physicæ, metaphysicæ, sphæricæq[ue], brevibus tabellis compacta : una cum qu[a]estibus physicæ controversis / à M. Ioanne Stierio.
Stier, Johann, 1599-1648Date: [1647]- Books
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The watermen and lightermen's case, in relation to the bill before this Honourable House, for the explanation of former laws made, touching wherrymen and watermen, and joyning the lightermen to them, and providing one good government for both.
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The christian's dictionary; or, sure guide to divine knowledge. Containing a full and familiar explanation of all the remarkable words made use of, in the Holy Scriptures, And In the Writings of the most eminent and pious Divines, whether ancient or modern. Wherein All the various Terms, Phrases, Titles, and Allusions, are traced from their Originals: The several Acceptations in which they are held, are clearly pointed out, in such a Manner as will enable the serious Christian to give an Account of the Faith that is in him, and render him Wise unto Salvation. In Every Part Of This Body Of Divinity, Great care has been taken to apply the subject matter to the Faith, Experience, And Duty Of Every Sincere Believer In The Doctrines Of The Gospel. The Whole being a Work calculated to promote the interests of Religion and Virtue, by conveying Knowledge with Simplicity, even to the most ignorant, rectifying the Errors that too many are apt to run into, and representing real Religion in its Native Colours, as taught in the Sacred Volume of Inspiration. To which is added, a brief explication of all the proper names found in sacred scripture, Including The Senses Wherein They Were Used BY The Ancient Jews: Every one of them being significant of some remarkable Transaction, or providential Event. B the Reverend John Fleetwood, D. D. Author of the Life of Our blessed Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, &c. Published by the King's Authority. Illustrated and adorned with Thirty curious and emblematical Engravings, executed, from the Original Drawings of the celebrated Wale, by the most eminent English Artists, particularly Grignion, Walker, Taylor, and Rennoldson.
Fleetwood, John.Date: MDCCLXXV. [1775]- Books
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Edward Fitzgerald, Esq; - - appellant. Thomas Fitzgerald, gent. - - respondent. The appellant's case.
Fitzgerald, Edward, active 1706-1731.Date: 1731]- Books
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Experimental philosophy asserted and defended, against some late attempts to undermine it.
Date: 1740- Books
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Syllabus of a course of lectures on natural and experimental philosophy, by A. Walker, Lecturer to his Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester, to Eton and Winchester Colleges, and Members of the Dublin Society.
Walker, A. (Adam), 1730 or 1731-1821.Date: 1790?]- Books
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A taste of philosophical fanaticism; In some speculations upon the four first chapters of Mr. Green's principles of natural philosophy. By a gentleman of the university of Gratz in Germany, an humble servant to the new theory of reflexion and refraction, and a well-willer to the spectacle-manufacture, upon the newtonic system. With a tripartite dedication, to the Cambridge sophs; Mr. G----; and a refinement upon his to my L.T. translated from the original.
Gentleman of the University of Gratz in Germany.Date: 1712- Books
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The works of the Honourable Robert Boyle. In six volumes. To which is prefixed The life of the author. ...
Boyle, Robert, 1627-1691.Date: MDCCLXXII. [1772]- Books
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Henry Gillies, and others, Magistrates, Councellors and Deacons of the Burrough of Linlithgow, - - - - appellants in the original, and respondents in the cross appeal. Allan Wauch, and others, pretended Magistrates, Councellors and Deacons of the said burrough of Linlithgow, - - - - - - - - respondents in the original, and appellants in the cross appeal. Case of Henry Gillies, and others.
Gillies, Henry.Date: 1756]- Books
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The works of the Honourable Robert Boyle. In five volumes. To which is prefixed the life of the author. ...
Boyle, Robert, 1627-1691.Date: MDCCXLIV. [1744]- Books
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A description of the experiments intended to illustrate a course of lectures on natural philosophy; read in the Observatory, at Trinity College, Cambridge.
Atwood, G. (George), 1746-1807.Date: 1776?]- Books
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A review of the debate now in agitation, amongst the Baptists in the west of England; the subject of unscriptural prayers and doxologies. By a friend to all parties.
Friend to all parties.Date: [1790?]- Books
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Lectures of experimental philosophy. Wherein the principles of mechanicks, hydrostaticks, and opticks, are demonstrated and explained at large, by a great number of curious experiments: with a description of the air-pump, and the several experiments thereon: of the condensing-engines; as also of the different species of barometers, thermometers, and hygrometers; with several experiments to prove and explain sir Isaac Newton's theory of light and colours, as performed in a course of mechanical and experimental philosophy. By J. T. Desaguliers, M.A. F.R.S. Illustrated with several curious copper plates to each subject. To which is added, a description of Mr. Rowley's machine, called the Orrery, which represents the motion of the Moon about the Earth, Venus and Mercury about the Sun, according to the Copernican System: All carefully examined and corrected by Mr. Desaguliers.
Desaguliers, J. T. (John Theophilus), 1683-1744.Date: MDCCXIX. [1719]- Books
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Lectures of experimental philosophy. Wherein The Principles of Mechanicks, Hydrostaticks, and Opticks, are Demonstrated and Explained at large, by a great Number of curious Experiments: With a Description of the Air-Pump, and the several Experiments thereon: Of the Condensing-Engine; as also of the different Species of Barometers, Thermometers, and Hygrometers; with several Experiments to prove and explain Sir Isaac Newton's Theory of Light and Colours, as performed in a Course of Mechanical and Experimental Philosophy. By J. T. Desaguliers, M. A. F. R. S. Illustrated with several curious Copper Plates suitable to each Subject. To which is added, a description of Mr. Rowley's Machine, called the orrery, which represents the Motion of the Moon about the Earth, Venus and Mercury about the Sun, according to the Copernican System: All carefully Examined and Corrected by Mr. Desaguliens.
Desaguliers, J. T. (John Theophilus), 1683-1744.Date: MDCCXIX. [1719]- Books
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Ethics, Rational and Theological, with cursory reflections on the general principles of deism. By John Grose, F. A. S.
Grose, John, 1758-1821.Date: [1782]