...the alacrity with which Johnfon anfwered, ftriking his foot with mighty force againft a large ftone, till he rebounded from it, " I refute it thus." This was a ftout exemplification of the firft truths of Pere Bouffier, or the original principles of Reid and...

...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...refute it thus" This was a stout exemplification of thejirst truths of Pere Bouffier, or the original pririciples pf Reid and of Beattie ; without admitting...

...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...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...

...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...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...

...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...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...

...Berkeley's sophistry to 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...

...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...

...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...it thus." This was a stout exemplification of the ßrst truths of Pere Bouffier, or the original principles of Reid and of Biattie ; without admitting...

...Berkeley's 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...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...

...ingenions 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 doctrine is not trne, it is impossible to refute it. I never shall forget the alacrity with which Johnson answered,...