Electricity in the Enlightenment - Word & Notions List

Jun 21, 2009 21:45

An Entertainment for Angels: Electricity in the Enlightenment by Patricia Fara

acrimonious bitter in manner or temper
American Philosophical Society http://www.amphilsoc.org/ founded by Benjamin Franklin
consonant consistent; in agreement or harmony
contravene infringe (a law or code of ( Read more... )

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dj_stitch June 22 2009, 06:09:01 UTC
A categorical syllogism:

All mammals are animals. (major premise)
Cats are mammals. (minor premise)
Therefore, cats are animals. (conclusion)

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burgunder June 22 2009, 06:45:53 UTC
Ah! Thank you :)

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