An Historical Account of the Origin and Formation of the American Philosophical Society Held at Philadelphia for Promoting Useful KnowledgeAmerican philosophical society, 1914 - 194 pages |
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... probably more considered at that time as the founder and patron of that Club ( for such , in fact , it was ) than as one of its active members . The membership of a Club for mutual improvement is not like that of a Society for the ...
... probably more considered at that time as the founder and patron of that Club ( for such , in fact , it was ) than as one of its active members . The membership of a Club for mutual improvement is not like that of a Society for the ...
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... probably to New Jersey , of which he was appointed Governor about the time when this volume ends . As to Hugh Roberts , he does not seem to have shared in the enthusiasm of his illustrious friend . He was advanced in years and did not ...
... probably to New Jersey , of which he was appointed Governor about the time when this volume ends . As to Hugh Roberts , he does not seem to have shared in the enthusiasm of his illustrious friend . He was advanced in years and did not ...
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... probably took an active part in the Junto proceedings . During the two other periods he was in England . At the time we are speaking of and afterward , until the union of the two Societies , Charles Thomson , in the absence of Franklin ...
... probably took an active part in the Junto proceedings . During the two other periods he was in England . At the time we are speaking of and afterward , until the union of the two Societies , Charles Thomson , in the absence of Franklin ...
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... probably settled in private conversations between the members . It is impossible not to be struck with the great difference that there is between the title of this So- ciety as expressed in the heading of the rules and the new name now ...
... probably settled in private conversations between the members . It is impossible not to be struck with the great difference that there is between the title of this So- ciety as expressed in the heading of the rules and the new name now ...
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... probably in his eye when he wrote those proposals the seven Philadelphia Members that he speaks of , as well as the President , Treasurer , and Secretary . He found , I presume , no difficulty in collecting them and in obtaining their ...
... probably in his eye when he wrote those proposals the seven Philadelphia Members that he speaks of , as well as the President , Treasurer , and Secretary . He found , I presume , no difficulty in collecting them and in obtaining their ...
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Page 11 - Our debates were to be under the direction of a president and to be conducted in the sincere spirit of inquiry after truth, without fondness for dispute or desire of victory; and to prevent warmth, all expressions of positiveness in opinions or direct contradiction were after some time made contraband and prohibited under small pecuniary penalties.
Page 10 - I drew up required that every member, in his turn, should produce one or more queries on any point of Morals, Politics, or Natural Philosophy, to be discussed by the company ; and once in three months produce and read an essay of his own writing, on any subject he pleased.
Page 178 - That one society be formed of virtuosi or ingenious men, residing in the several colonies, to be called The American Philosophical Society, who are to maintain a constant correspondence.
Page 132 - We loved and still love one another. We are grown gray together, and yet it is too early to part. Let us sit till the evening of life is spent. The last hours are always the most joyous. When we can stay no longer, it is time enough then to bid each other good-night, separate and go quietly to bed.
Page 136 - This society, after having subsisted forty years, and having contributed to the formation of some very great men, besides Dr. Franklin himself, became at last the foundation of the American Philosophical Society, now assembled to pay the debt of gratitude to his memory. A book containing many of the questions discussed by the Junto was, on the formation of the American Philosophical Society, delivered into my hands, for the purpose of being digested, and in due time published among the transactions...
Page 134 - I long meditated a revival of our American Philosophical Society, and at length I thought I saw my way clear in doing it, but the old party leaven split us for a time. We are now united, and, with your presence, may make a figure; but, till that happy event, I fear much will not be done. The Assembly have countenanced and encouraged us very generously and kindly ; and we are much obliged for your care in procuring the telescope, which was used in the late observations of the transit of Venus...
Page 30 - Happening to be in this City about some particular Affairs, I have the Pleasure of receiving yours of the 28th past, here. And can now acquaint you, that the Society, as far as relates to Philadelphia, is actually formed, and has had several Meetings to mutual Satisfaction ; — assoon [sic] as I get home, I shall send you a short Acct.
Page 57 - Do you think any person ought to be harmed in his body, name, or goods, for mere speculative opinions, or his external way of worship ? Jlnswer. No. 4. Do you love truth for truth's sake, and will you endeavour impartially to find and receive it yourself, and communicate it to others 1 Jlnswer.
Page 132 - I wish you would continue to meet the Junto, notwithstanding that some effects of our public political misunderstandings may sometimes appear there. It is now perhaps one of the oldest clubs, as I think it was formerly one of the best, in the King's
Page 29 - That at Philadelphia there be always at least seven members, viz. a physician, a botanist, a mathematician, a chemist, a mechanician, a geographer, and a general natural philosopher, besides a president, treasurer, and secretary.