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... means to be employed . In respect of the end , an art is either ufeful or elegant ; in re- fpect of the means , it is either mechanical or liberal . The true foundation of the former diftribution B 4 diftribution is , that certain arts ...
... means to be employed . In respect of the end , an art is either ufeful or elegant ; in re- fpect of the means , it is either mechanical or liberal . The true foundation of the former diftribution B 4 diftribution is , that certain arts ...
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... means deftitute of use , The principal difference is , that ufe is the direct and avowed purpofe of the former , whereas it is more latently and indirectly effected by the- latter . Under this clafs are commonly in- cluded , not only ...
... means deftitute of use , The principal difference is , that ufe is the direct and avowed purpofe of the former , whereas it is more latently and indirectly effected by the- latter . Under this clafs are commonly in- cluded , not only ...
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... means of discoveries and improvements yet to be made , ' it would be the greateft prefumption in any man to fay . But as it requires not a prophetic fpirit to discover , it implies no prefumption to affirm , that we fhall never excel ...
... means of discoveries and improvements yet to be made , ' it would be the greateft prefumption in any man to fay . But as it requires not a prophetic fpirit to discover , it implies no prefumption to affirm , that we fhall never excel ...
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... means by which our accommodation is effected , fo it generally requires examination , time , and trial , that we may be fatisfied of the fitnefs of the work for the end propofed . In thefe we are not near fo apt to confider ourselves as ...
... means by which our accommodation is effected , fo it generally requires examination , time , and trial , that we may be fatisfied of the fitnefs of the work for the end propofed . In thefe we are not near fo apt to confider ourselves as ...
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... means , and must be rendered conducive to that which is the primary intention . Accordingly , the pro- priety or the impropriety of the introduction of fuch fecondary ends , will always be inferred from their fubferviency or want of ...
... means , and must be rendered conducive to that which is the primary intention . Accordingly , the pro- priety or the impropriety of the introduction of fuch fecondary ends , will always be inferred from their fubferviency or want of ...
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