The Works of Francis Bacon, Volume 4J. Cundee, 1802 - Philosophy |
From inside the book
Results 1-5 of 22
Page 13
... of them fluid . These several instances seem clearly to intimate that fluidity and consistency are no more than vulgar notions relative to the human sense , and that all bodies have a real appetite to avoid discontinuation , though in 13.
... of them fluid . These several instances seem clearly to intimate that fluidity and consistency are no more than vulgar notions relative to the human sense , and that all bodies have a real appetite to avoid discontinuation , though in 13.
Page 14
... appetite of approach in bodies , a most remarkable glaring instance , as to the discovery of the form , is the loadstone . The contrary of an attractive nature is an unat tractive nature , though in a similar substance ; as in iron ...
... appetite of approach in bodies , a most remarkable glaring instance , as to the discovery of the form , is the loadstone . The contrary of an attractive nature is an unat tractive nature , though in a similar substance ; as in iron ...
Page 52
... appetite of the air to rise up- wards is exceeding weak † . t I In like manner , let the nature sought be gra- vity . It is a received difference , that dense and solid bodies move towards the centre of the earth , but rare and light ...
... appetite of the air to rise up- wards is exceeding weak † . t I In like manner , let the nature sought be gra- vity . It is a received difference , that dense and solid bodies move towards the centre of the earth , but rare and light ...
Page 53
... appetite of ascent and descent is either in the structure of the body moved , or in a st sym- pathy or consent with some other body . But if any dense and solid body can be found , which does not move to the centre of the earth , this ...
... appetite of ascent and descent is either in the structure of the body moved , or in a st sym- pathy or consent with some other body . But if any dense and solid body can be found , which does not move to the centre of the earth , this ...
Page 60
... appetite of raising themselves , yet it would be broken and prevented by the con- nection of things ; or , as the common phrase is , by nature's abhorrence , or dread of leaving a va- cuum behind . It remains , therefore , that they ...
... appetite of raising themselves , yet it would be broken and prevented by the con- nection of things ; or , as the common phrase is , by nature's abhorrence , or dread of leaving a va- cuum behind . It remains , therefore , that they ...
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
æther afford animals appears appetite Aristotle attract Author's History axioms betwixt Boyle Boyle's cause cold collected colour common consent crucial instances degree dilatation discovered discovery of forms distance diurnal motion doctrine earth endeavours example experiments farther fire flame gible glass greater gunpowder hence History of Condensation history of nature improve induction instance of alliance iron kind lastly let the nature light likewise loadstone manner mathematical means mind motion natural philosophy nature enquired nature sought neral Novum Organum numerous observed operate Paracelsus particular perfect philosophy practice prerogative instances principally procured proper putrefaction quicksilver quired quiry Rarifaction reason regard sciences seems sense shew singular Sir Isaac Newton's solid species spirit of wine stances subtile Sylva Sylvarum tables tain tangible bodies terrestrial animals texture ther thereof things tion ture understanding universal philosophy vessel whence wherein whilst whole