2.13.2009

-Experiments free from the faults of other sorts of Learning
-Objections against learning:
-That it makes men too disputative
-That it takes up too much time
-That it makes our minds Romantic
-That it makes men presumptuous & obstinate
-That its pleasure draws men off from business
-That it makes men regard the times past, and neglect the present
-That it hinders use
-Experiments Usefull for the cure of mens minds
-Experiments not dangerous to the Christian Religion
-Experiments will not destroy the Doctrine of the Godhead
-Experiments not injurious to the worship of God
-Experiments not præjudicial to the doctrine of the Gospel
-Experiments will not overthrow the Doctrine of the Primitive Church
-Experiments will not hinder the Practice of Religion
-Experiments will not destroy the Doctrine of Prophecies, and Prodigies
-On this account Experiments are fit for the present Temper of our Nation
-Experiment not prejudicial to Mortification
-Experiments not dangerous to the Church of England
-Experiments advantageous to Manual Arts
-Manual Arts are still improvable
-Experiments a Proper Study for the Gentlemen of our Nation
-Experiments will be beneficial to our wits and Writers
-Experiments advantageous to the Interest of our Nation
-Experimental Knowledge will not hinder Obedience

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