The Works of Thomas Dick, LL. D: Four Volumes in One, Viz. an Essay on the Improvement of Society; The Philosophy of a Future State; The Philosophy of Religion; The Christian Philosopher, Or the Connexion of Science and Philosophy with Religion

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Excerpt from The Works of Thomas Dick, LL. D: Four Volumes in One, Viz. An Essay on the Improvement of Society; The Philosophy of a Future State; The Philosophy of Religion; The Christian Philosopher, or the Connexion of Science and Philosophy With Religion

Produced by a single principle' In nature. Surprising resemblances in operations where we should least of all have expected them. Grand and sublime objects which science presents before us. Variety of novel and Interesting objects it exhibits. Illustrated from mechanics, hydrostatics, magnetism, optics, Instruments connected with optics. Figure of the Aerial Telescope. Pleasure in tracing the steps by which dis coveries have been made, and the experiments by which they are illustrated. Beneficial tendency of scientific pursuits on the heart, and on social and demonic enjoyment. Mis cellaneous reflections and remarks.

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