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William Whewell Quotes
William Whewell
English
Philosopher
Born:
May 24
,
1794
Died:
Mar 6
,
1866
Becomes
Case
Coherent
Contained
Great
Test
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We cannot observe external things without some degree of Thought; nor can we reflect upon our Thoughts, without being influenced in the course of our reflection by the Things which we have observed.
William Whewell
Thoughts
Reflection
Thought
Degree
Reflect
Our
We Cannot
Some
Observe
Observed
Course
Without
Nor
Being
Influenced
Cannot
Which
Things
External
External Things
Hence no force, however great, can stretch a cord, however fine, into a horizontal line which is accurately straight: there will always be a bending downwards.
William Whewell
Great
Will
Bending
Fine
Horizontal
Force
Always
However
Line
Accurately
Which
Straight
Hence
Cord
Stretch
It is a test of true theories not only to account for but to predict phenomena.
William Whewell
Predict
Only
True
Test
Account
Theories
Phenomena
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