Boyle, Robert 1627-1691
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Works: | 2,916 works in 9,548 publications in 7 languages and 104,983 library holdings |
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Genres: | History Biographies Sermons Church history Academic theses Portraits |
Roles: | Author, Other, Dedicatee, Editor, Creator, Contributor, Correspondent, Recipient, Honoree, Author in quotations or text abstracts, Attributed name |
Classifications: | PR1121, 540.1 |
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Most widely held works about
Robert Boyle
- The philosophy of Robert Boyle by Peter R Anstey( )
- The diffident naturalist : Robert Boyle and the philosophy of experiment by Rose-Mary Sargent( )
- Leviathan and the air-pump : Hobbes, Boyle, and the experimental life : including a translation of Thomas Hobbes, Dialogus physicus de natura aeris by Simon Schaffer by Steven Shapin( Book )
- Alchemy tried in the fire : Starkey, Boyle, and the fate of Helmontian chymistry by William R Newman( )
- Boyle on atheism by Robert Boyle( )
- Boyle on fire : the mechanical revolution in scientific explanation by William R Eaton( )
- Notebooks, English virtuosi, and early modern science by Richard R Yeo( )
- Regimens of the mind : Boyle, Locke, and the early modern cultura animi tradition by Sorana Corneanu( )
- The aspiring adept : Robert Boyle and his alchemical quest : including Boyle's "lost" Dialogue on the transmutation of metals by Lawrence Principe( Book )
- Robert Boyle and seventeenth-century chemistry by Marie Boas Hall( Book )
- Boyle : between God and science by Michael Hunter( Book )
- Robert Boyle by Eric Badertscher( )
- The life and works of the Honourable Robert Boyle by Louis Trenchard More( Book )
- An elegy on the death of the Honourable Mr. Robert Boyle by Matthew Morgan( )
- Cold Light : creatures, discoveries, and inventions that glow by Anita Sitarski( Book )
- Robert Boyle and the English Revolution : a study in social and intellectual change by James R Jacob( Book )
- Robert Boyle's experiments in pneumatics by James Bryant Conant( Book )
- The evidences of the Christian religion : with additional discourses on the following subjects, viz. Of God, and his attributes: The power and wisdom of God in the creation. The Providence of God. The Worship of God. Advantages of Revelation above Natural Reason. Excellency of the Christian Institution. Dignity of the Scripture-Language. Against Atheism and Infidelity. Against the Modern Free-Thinkers. Immortality of the Soul, and a Future State. Death and Judgment. Collected from the writings of the Right Hon. Joseph Addison, Esq by Joseph Addison( )
- The evidences of the Christian religion: by the Right Honourable Joseph Addison, Esq; to which are added, several discourses against atheism and infidelity, and in Defence of the Christian Revelation, occasionally published by Him and Others: And now collected into one Body, and digested under their proper Heads. With a preface, containing the sentiments of Mr. Boyle, Mr. Lock, and Sir Isaac Newton, concerning the Gospel-Revelation by Joseph Addison( )
- The very idea of modern science : Francis Bacon and Robert Boyle by Joseph Agassi( )
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Most widely held works by
Robert Boyle
Some motives and incentives to the love of God by
Robert Boyle(
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173 editions published between 1659 and 2003 in English and held by 3,085 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
173 editions published between 1659 and 2003 in English and held by 3,085 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The sceptical chymist by
Robert Boyle(
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104 editions published between 1661 and 2020 in 7 languages and held by 1,580 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This classic of scientific reporting by English chemist Robert Boyle, first published in 1661, is the best known of his many works. In this volume, Boyle defines the term "element," asserting that all natural phenomena can be explained by the motion and organization of primary particles
104 editions published between 1661 and 2020 in 7 languages and held by 1,580 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This classic of scientific reporting by English chemist Robert Boyle, first published in 1661, is the best known of his many works. In this volume, Boyle defines the term "element," asserting that all natural phenomena can be explained by the motion and organization of primary particles
Certain physiological essays : written at distant times, and on several occasions by
Robert Boyle(
)
96 editions published between 1661 and 1984 in English and Latin and held by 1,197 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
(Part 1): Commentatio pro oemialis. Londini, H. Herringman, 1661 -- Tentamina qædam de infido experimentorum successu. Londini, H. Herringman, 1661 -- Tentamen alterum de experimentis quæ non succedunt. (Part 2) Specimen unum atque alterum, e quibus constet, quantoperè experimenta chymica. Londini, H. Herringman, 1661: Tentamen physico-chymicum continens -- Historia fluiditatis et firmitatis
96 editions published between 1661 and 1984 in English and Latin and held by 1,197 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
(Part 1): Commentatio pro oemialis. Londini, H. Herringman, 1661 -- Tentamina qædam de infido experimentorum successu. Londini, H. Herringman, 1661 -- Tentamen alterum de experimentis quæ non succedunt. (Part 2) Specimen unum atque alterum, e quibus constet, quantoperè experimenta chymica. Londini, H. Herringman, 1661: Tentamen physico-chymicum continens -- Historia fluiditatis et firmitatis
Experiments and considerations touching colours : first occasionally written, among some other essays, to a friend ; and now
suffer'd to come abroad as the beginning of an experimental history of colours by
Robert Boyle(
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54 editions published between 1664 and 1983 in English and held by 1,136 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
54 editions published between 1664 and 1983 in English and held by 1,136 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An essay of the great effects of even languid and unheeded motion : whereunto is annexed An experimental discourse of some
little observed causes of the insalubrity and salubrity of the air and its effects by
Robert Boyle(
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39 editions published between 1685 and 1982 in English and held by 987 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
39 editions published between 1685 and 1982 in English and held by 987 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Some considerations touching the vsefulnesse of experimental naturall philosophy : propos'd in familiar discourses to a friend,
by way of invitation to the study of it by
Robert Boyle(
)
99 editions published between 1663 and 2005 in English and Undetermined and held by 919 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Largely iatro-chemical and on the philosophy of science, pointing out that medical science can only advance through a knowledge of chemistry
99 editions published between 1663 and 2005 in English and Undetermined and held by 919 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Largely iatro-chemical and on the philosophy of science, pointing out that medical science can only advance through a knowledge of chemistry
Some letters containing an account of what seemed most remarkable in Switzerland, Italy, &c. by
Gilbert Burnet(
)
48 editions published between 1686 and 1982 in English and held by 915 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Signatures: A-F¹², G⁶, H-K¹², L⁸ (H₅ incorrectly signed H₂)
48 editions published between 1686 and 1982 in English and held by 915 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Signatures: A-F¹², G⁶, H-K¹², L⁸ (H₅ incorrectly signed H₂)
Experiments, notes, &c. about the mechanical origine or production of divers particular qualities : among which is inferred
a discourse of the imperfection of the chymist's doctrine of qualities : together with some reflections upon the hypothesis
of alcali and acidum by
Robert Boyle(
)
56 editions published between 1675 and 2005 in English and held by 878 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Of the mechanical origine of heat and cold -- Experiments and observations about the mechanical production of tasts -- Experiments and observations about the mechanical production of odours -- Of the imperfection of the chymist's doctrine of qualities -- Reflections upon the hypothesis of alcali and acidum -- Experiments and notes about the mechanical origine and production of volatility -- Experimental notes of the mechanical origine or production of fixtness -- Experiments and notes about the mechanical origine or production of corrosiveness and corrosibility -- Of the mechanical causes of chymical precipitation -- Experiments and notes about the mechanical production of magnetism -- Experiments and notes about the mechanical origine or production of electricity
56 editions published between 1675 and 2005 in English and held by 878 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Of the mechanical origine of heat and cold -- Experiments and observations about the mechanical production of tasts -- Experiments and observations about the mechanical production of odours -- Of the imperfection of the chymist's doctrine of qualities -- Reflections upon the hypothesis of alcali and acidum -- Experiments and notes about the mechanical origine and production of volatility -- Experimental notes of the mechanical origine or production of fixtness -- Experiments and notes about the mechanical origine or production of corrosiveness and corrosibility -- Of the mechanical causes of chymical precipitation -- Experiments and notes about the mechanical production of magnetism -- Experiments and notes about the mechanical origine or production of electricity
Robert Boyle on natural philosophy : an essay, with selections from his writings by
Robert Boyle(
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19 editions published between 1955 and 1980 in English and Undetermined and held by 818 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
19 editions published between 1955 and 1980 in English and Undetermined and held by 818 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The works of the Honourable Robert Boyle, Esq., epitomiz'd by
Robert Boyle(
)
42 editions published between 1699 and 1981 in English and held by 772 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
42 editions published between 1699 and 1981 in English and held by 772 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tracts by
Robert Boyle(
)
49 editions published between 1671 and 1984 in English and Undetermined and held by 766 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
49 editions published between 1671 and 1984 in English and Undetermined and held by 766 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A free enquiry into the vulgarly received notion of nature by
Robert Boyle(
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33 editions published between 1685 and 2001 in English and held by 752 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The main objective of Cambridge Texts in the History of Philosophy is to expand the range, variety, and quality of texts in the history of philosophy which are available in English. The series includes texts by familiar names (such as Descartes and Kant) and also by less well-known authors. Wherever possible, texts are published in complete and unabridged form, and translations are specially commissioned for the series. Each volume contains a critical introduction together with a guide to further reading and any necessary glossaries and textual apparatus. The volumes are designed for student use at undergraduate and postgraduate level, and will be of interest not only to students of philosophy, but also to a wider audience of readers in the history of science, the history of theology, and the history of ideas." "In this book, published in 1686, the scientist Robert Boyle (1627-91) attacked prevailing notions of the natural world which depicted 'Nature' as a wise, benevolent and purposeful being. Boyle, one of the leading mechanical philosophers of his day, believed that the world was best understood as a vast, impersonal machine, fashioned by an infinite, personal God. In this cogent treatise, he drew on his scientific findings, his knowledge of contemporary medicine and his deep reflection on theological and philosophical issues, arguing that it was inappropriate both theologically and scientifically to speak of Nature as if it had a mind of its own: instead, the only true efficient causes of things were the properties and powers given to matter by God. As such, A Free Enquiry into the Vulgarly Received Notion of Nature represents one of the subtlest statements concerning the philosophical issues raised by the mechanical philosophy to emerge from the period of the scientific revolution. Book jacket."--Jacket
33 editions published between 1685 and 2001 in English and held by 752 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The main objective of Cambridge Texts in the History of Philosophy is to expand the range, variety, and quality of texts in the history of philosophy which are available in English. The series includes texts by familiar names (such as Descartes and Kant) and also by less well-known authors. Wherever possible, texts are published in complete and unabridged form, and translations are specially commissioned for the series. Each volume contains a critical introduction together with a guide to further reading and any necessary glossaries and textual apparatus. The volumes are designed for student use at undergraduate and postgraduate level, and will be of interest not only to students of philosophy, but also to a wider audience of readers in the history of science, the history of theology, and the history of ideas." "In this book, published in 1686, the scientist Robert Boyle (1627-91) attacked prevailing notions of the natural world which depicted 'Nature' as a wise, benevolent and purposeful being. Boyle, one of the leading mechanical philosophers of his day, believed that the world was best understood as a vast, impersonal machine, fashioned by an infinite, personal God. In this cogent treatise, he drew on his scientific findings, his knowledge of contemporary medicine and his deep reflection on theological and philosophical issues, arguing that it was inappropriate both theologically and scientifically to speak of Nature as if it had a mind of its own: instead, the only true efficient causes of things were the properties and powers given to matter by God. As such, A Free Enquiry into the Vulgarly Received Notion of Nature represents one of the subtlest statements concerning the philosophical issues raised by the mechanical philosophy to emerge from the period of the scientific revolution. Book jacket."--Jacket
The origine of formes and qualities, (according to the corpuscular philosophy) illustrated by considerations and experiments by
Robert Boyle(
)
59 editions published between 1666 and 2011 in English and held by 737 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
59 editions published between 1666 and 2011 in English and held by 737 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Occasional reflections upon several subiects, whereto is premis'd a discourse about such kind of thoughts by
Robert Boyle(
)
37 editions published between 1665 and 1983 in English and held by 688 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
37 editions published between 1665 and 1983 in English and held by 688 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An essay about the origine and virtues of gems by
Robert Boyle(
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45 editions published between 1672 and 2016 in English and English, Old and held by 662 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
45 editions published between 1672 and 2016 in English and English, Old and held by 662 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Hydrostatical paradoxes : made out by new experiments, for the most physical and easie by
Robert Boyle(
)
53 editions published between 1666 and 2019 in 3 languages and held by 632 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
53 editions published between 1666 and 2019 in 3 languages and held by 632 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A defence of the doctrine touching the spring and weight of the air by
Robert Boyle(
)
31 editions published between 1662 and 2006 in English and held by 629 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
31 editions published between 1662 and 2006 in English and held by 629 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Essays of the strange subtilty, great efficacy, determinate nature of effluviums : to which are annext New experiments to
make fire and flame ponderable, together with A discovery of the perviousness of glass by
Robert Boyle(
)
30 editions published between 1673 and 1983 in English and held by 606 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
30 editions published between 1673 and 1983 in English and held by 606 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tracts written by the Honourable Robert Boyle : containing New experiments, touching the relation betwixt flame and air, and
about explosions, an hydrostatical discourse occasion'd by some objections of Dr. Henry More against some explications of
new experiments made by the author of these tracts : to which is annex't, An hydrostatical letter, dilucidating an experiment
about a way of weighing water in water, new experiments, of the positive or relative levity of bodies under water, of the
air's spring on bodies under water, about the differing pressure of heavy solids and fluids by
Robert Boyle(
)
32 editions published between 1672 and 1983 in English and held by 602 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
32 editions published between 1672 and 1983 in English and held by 602 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The divine authority of the scriptures : a sermon preached at St. Martins in the Fields, Sept. 2. 1695 : being the sixth of
the lecture for the said year, founded by the honourable Robert Boyle, Esquire by
John Williams(
)
24 editions published between 1695 and 2005 in English and held by 596 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Reproduction of original in Huntington Library. Half title: Dr. Williams's sixth sermon at Mr. Boyl's lecture, 1695. Errata: p. 36. (marc) 12497863. (stc) Wing W2704. (vid) 62573. (DLPS) A66396.0001.001. http://name.umdl.umich.edu/A66396.0001.001. http://quod.lib.umich.edu/t/text/accesspolicy.html. This keyboarded and encoded edition of the work described above is co-owned by the institutions providing financial support to the Early English Books Online Text Creation Partnership. Searching, reading, printing, or downloading EEBO-TCP texts is reserved for the authorized users of these project partner institutions. Permission must be granted for subsequent distribution, in print or electronically, of this text, in whole or in part. Please contact project staff at eebotcp-info@umich.edu for further information or permissions. Bible -- Sermons. Boyle, Robert, 1627-1691. Sermons, English -- 17th century
24 editions published between 1695 and 2005 in English and held by 596 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Reproduction of original in Huntington Library. Half title: Dr. Williams's sixth sermon at Mr. Boyl's lecture, 1695. Errata: p. 36. (marc) 12497863. (stc) Wing W2704. (vid) 62573. (DLPS) A66396.0001.001. http://name.umdl.umich.edu/A66396.0001.001. http://quod.lib.umich.edu/t/text/accesspolicy.html. This keyboarded and encoded edition of the work described above is co-owned by the institutions providing financial support to the Early English Books Online Text Creation Partnership. Searching, reading, printing, or downloading EEBO-TCP texts is reserved for the authorized users of these project partner institutions. Permission must be granted for subsequent distribution, in print or electronically, of this text, in whole or in part. Please contact project staff at eebotcp-info@umich.edu for further information or permissions. Bible -- Sermons. Boyle, Robert, 1627-1691. Sermons, English -- 17th century
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- Hunter, Michael Cyril William Other Author Editor
- Burnet, Gilbert 1643-1715 Other Author Translator
- Locke, John 1632-1704 Author
- Principe, Lawrence Author Editor
- Addison, Joseph 1672-1719 Author
- Williams, John 1636?-1709 Author
- Fitzgerald, R. (Robert) 1638?-1698 Other Author
- Anstey, Peter R. 1962- Author
- Sargent, Rose-Mary Author
- Schaffer, Simon 1955- Editor
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