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... a probable hypothe- sis how it might so happen . The existence of the testimony is a phenomenon ; the truth of the fact solves the phenomenon . If we re- ject this solution , we ought to have some o- ther to rest in ; and none , even by 11.
... a probable hypothe- sis how it might so happen . The existence of the testimony is a phenomenon ; the truth of the fact solves the phenomenon . If we re- ject this solution , we ought to have some o- ther to rest in ; and none , even by 11.
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William Paley. ther to rest in ; and none , even by our adversa- ries , can be admitted , which is not consistent with the principles that regulate human affairs and human conduct at present , or which makes men then to have been a ...
William Paley. ther to rest in ; and none , even by our adversa- ries , can be admitted , which is not consistent with the principles that regulate human affairs and human conduct at present , or which makes men then to have been a ...
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... of them reach the strength or circumstances of the Christian evidence . In these , however , consists the weight of his objection ; in the principle it- self , I am persuaded , there is none . ther to rest in ; and none , even by 13.
... of them reach the strength or circumstances of the Christian evidence . In these , however , consists the weight of his objection ; in the principle it- self , I am persuaded , there is none . ther to rest in ; and none , even by 13.
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William Paley. ther to rest in ; and none , even by our adversa- ries , can be admitted , which is not consistent with the principles that regulate human affairs and human conduct at present , or which makes men then to have been a ...
William Paley. ther to rest in ; and none , even by our adversa- ries , can be admitted , which is not consistent with the principles that regulate human affairs and human conduct at present , or which makes men then to have been a ...
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... ther of which they believe as little . They are ready themselves to conform to any thing ; and are , oftentimes , amongst the foremost to procure conformity from others , by any me- thod which they think likely to be efficacious . When ...
... ther of which they believe as little . They are ready themselves to conform to any thing ; and are , oftentimes , amongst the foremost to procure conformity from others , by any me- thod which they think likely to be efficacious . When ...
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