Benjamin Franklin: His Contribution to the American TraditionBobbs-Merrill, 1953 - 320 pages |
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... observed into ground principles on which a logical theory can be built ; then the final result is a new form of ... observation that the validity of his theory was assured . Newton's work led to predictions which were testable by ...
... observed into ground principles on which a logical theory can be built ; then the final result is a new form of ... observation that the validity of his theory was assured . Newton's work led to predictions which were testable by ...
Page 64
... observation and judg- ment but also an empirical temper of mind . Franklin's rise to fortune came from his industry ... observed that " the natu- ral livelyhood of the thin inhabitants of a forest country is hunting ; that of a greater ...
... observation and judg- ment but also an empirical temper of mind . Franklin's rise to fortune came from his industry ... observed that " the natu- ral livelyhood of the thin inhabitants of a forest country is hunting ; that of a greater ...
Page 151
... observed any defect in the laws of your country , of which it would be proper to move the legislature for an amendment ? Or do you know of any beneficial law that is wanting ? 15. Have you lately observed any encroachment on the just ...
... observed any defect in the laws of your country , of which it would be proper to move the legislature for an amendment ? Or do you know of any beneficial law that is wanting ? 15. Have you lately observed any encroachment on the just ...
Contents
PAGE | 27 |
IN THE SERVICE OF THE COMMUNITY | 164 |
INVENTIONS AND APPLICATIONS OF SCIENCE | 189 |
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