 | James Boswell - 1799 - 496 páginas
...prove the non-existence of matter, and that every thing in the universe is merely ideal. I observed, that though we are satisfied his doctrine is not true,...large stone, till he rebounded from it, " I refute it thus" This was a stout exemplification of thejirst truths of Pere Bouffier, or the original pririciples... | |
 | James Boswell - 1799 - 648 páginas
...prove the non-existence of matter, and that every thing in the universe is merely ideal. I observed, that though we are satisfied his doctrine is not true,...large stone, till he rebounded from it, ' I refute it thu?' This was a stout exemplification of the first truths of Pere Bouffier*, or the original principles... | |
 | James Boswell - 1799 - 640 páginas
...prove the non-existence of matter, and that every thing in the universe is merely ideal. I observed, that though we are satisfied his doctrine is not true,...large stone, till he rebounded from it, ' I refute it t/tus\' This was a stout exemplification of the first truths of Pere Bouffier*, or the original principles... | |
 | James Boswell - 1807 - 514 páginas
...prove the non-existence of matter, and that every thing in the universe is merely ideal. I observed, that though we are satisfied his doctrine is not true,...with which Johnson answered, striking his foot with mightv force against a large stone, till he rebound1763. e d from it, " I refute it thus."* This was... | |
 | Samuel Johnson - 1807 - 238 páginas
...prove tha non-existence of matter, and that every thing in the universe is merely ideal. I observed, that though we are satisfied his doctrine is not true, it is impossible to refute it. But never sh;ill I forget the alacrity with which Johnson answered, striking his foot with mighty force... | |
 | New Church gen. confer - 1875 - 618 páginas
...hero, ventured to say a word or two in favour of Berkeley's idealism. The Doctor, by way of reply, set his foot " with mighty force against a large stone, till he rebounded from it," and exclaimed, "I refute it iJnu !" The argument was striking and forcible, but it would not have convinced... | |
 | James Boswell - 1817 - 466 páginas
...prove the non-existence of matter, and that every thing in the universe is merely ideal. I observed, that though we are satisfied his doctrine is not true,...large stone, till he rebounded from it, " I refute it thus." This was a stout exemplification of the ßrst truths of Pere Bouffier, or the original principles... | |
 | John Selden - 1818 - 678 páginas
...prove the non-existence of matter, and that every thing in the universe is merely ideal, I observed, that though we are satisfied his doctrine is not true, it is impossible to refute it. But never shall I forget the alacrity with which Johnson answered, striking his foot with mighty force... | |
 | James Boswell - 1820 - 442 páginas
...in the universe is merely ideal. I observed, that though we are satisfied his doctrine is not trne, it is impossible to refute it. I never shall forget...large stone, till he rebounded from it, " I refute it thns." This was a stout exemplification of the ßrst truths of Pere Bouffier, or the original principles... | |
 | James Boswell - 1821 - 376 páginas
...prove the non-existence of matter, and that every thing in the universe is merely ideal. I observed, that though we are satisfied his doctrine is not true, it is impossible to refute it. I never shall VOL. n. H forget the alacrity with which Johnson answered, striking his foot with mighty force against... | |
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After we came out of the church, we stood talking for some time together of bishop Berkeley's ingenious sophistry to prove the non-existence of matter, and that every thing in the universe is merely ideal. I observed, that though we are satisfied his... 
