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The elements of astronomy, illustrated by observations which the student may make; to which is added, an essay on the plurality of worlds

The elements of astronomy, illustrated by observations which the student may make; to which is added, an essay on the plurality of worlds

James Mitchell
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1820 edition. ... 191 OF THE PLURALITY OF WORLDS. After contemplating the immensity of the universe, and the wonderful order and harmony of the motions of the heavenly bodies, we receive still higher pleasure by the consideration that they are the habitations of rational and intelligent beings, capable of enjoying happiness like ourselves. It is the object of the present chapter to show that the probabilities of the universe being inhabited are so numerous and strong, that we cannot doubt it; and that, as far as the nature of the case will admit, there is every proof that can justly be required or expected. Before, however, entering on direct proof, it may not be improper to observe, that such a view of creation has been entertained by the wisest men, and greatest philosophers, in all ages. It prevailed in Egypt, the cradle of science. There remain verses ascribed to the great Orpheus, in which mention is made of mountains and towns in our attendant satellite.* The Pythagoreans, the most enlightened of the ancient sects as to natural science, could not contemplate the order of nature, imperfectly as it was then known, without being persuaded that there were other worlds besides our's.f In Greece, the men who most distinguished themselves by their discoveries, and whose names were held in the highest veneration, entertained the same ideas. Of these we may notice Anaximander, who, if he did not invent, at least greatly improved, the celestial globe. Anaximenes, his scholar, followed his opinions.% To these we may join Anaxagoras, Xenophanes, Leucippus, and Democritus.§ Plutarch has preserved a remarkable saying of Metrodorus, the disciple of Democritus, that there was not • Plutarch, de Placit. Philosoph. Lib. ii. c. 13. Euseb. Prep. Evang. Lib....
Language
English
Pages
34
Format
Paperback
Release
September 12, 2013
ISBN 13
9781230274997

The elements of astronomy, illustrated by observations which the student may make; to which is added, an essay on the plurality of worlds

James Mitchell
0/5 ( ratings)
Read Download
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1820 edition. ... 191 OF THE PLURALITY OF WORLDS. After contemplating the immensity of the universe, and the wonderful order and harmony of the motions of the heavenly bodies, we receive still higher pleasure by the consideration that they are the habitations of rational and intelligent beings, capable of enjoying happiness like ourselves. It is the object of the present chapter to show that the probabilities of the universe being inhabited are so numerous and strong, that we cannot doubt it; and that, as far as the nature of the case will admit, there is every proof that can justly be required or expected. Before, however, entering on direct proof, it may not be improper to observe, that such a view of creation has been entertained by the wisest men, and greatest philosophers, in all ages. It prevailed in Egypt, the cradle of science. There remain verses ascribed to the great Orpheus, in which mention is made of mountains and towns in our attendant satellite.* The Pythagoreans, the most enlightened of the ancient sects as to natural science, could not contemplate the order of nature, imperfectly as it was then known, without being persuaded that there were other worlds besides our's.f In Greece, the men who most distinguished themselves by their discoveries, and whose names were held in the highest veneration, entertained the same ideas. Of these we may notice Anaximander, who, if he did not invent, at least greatly improved, the celestial globe. Anaximenes, his scholar, followed his opinions.% To these we may join Anaxagoras, Xenophanes, Leucippus, and Democritus.§ Plutarch has preserved a remarkable saying of Metrodorus, the disciple of Democritus, that there was not • Plutarch, de Placit. Philosoph. Lib. ii. c. 13. Euseb. Prep. Evang. Lib....
Language
English
Pages
34
Format
Paperback
Release
September 12, 2013
ISBN 13
9781230274997

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