Characterizing that kind of reasoning which derives propositions from the observation of facts, or by generalizations from facts arrives at principles and definitions, or infers causes from effects
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The observation of the state and variations of the atmosphere.
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compatibility of observations n
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engaged in or accustomed to close observation s
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The celebrated work of Ptolemy of Alexandria, which contains nearly all that is known of the astronomical observations and theories of the ancients
