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The Exposition of 1851, Or, Views of the Industry, the Science, and the Government, of England

This work offers a descriptive overview of the Great Exhibition of 1851, held in London's Hyde Park within the Crystal Palace. It presents a series of observations on the industrial products, scientific advancements, and governmental structures of England as showcased during the exposition. The text reflects mid-19th-century perspectives on progress and national achievement, focusing on the exhibits and their implications for society and governance. more

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Charles Babbage
Charles Babbage

Charles Babbage, born on December 26, 1791 and died on October 18, 1871, was a renowned British mathematician, inventor, and engineer, often referred to as the 'father of computers'. He made significant contributions in the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and mechanical engineering, and his designs of the Difference Engine and the Analytical Engine laid the foundation for the development of computer science. more

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“The true value of the Christian religion rests, not upon speculative views of the Creator, which must necessarily be different in each individual, according to the extent of the knowledge of the finite being, who employs his own feeble powers in contemplating the infinite: but it rests upon those doctrines of kindness and benevolence which that religion claims and enforces, not merely in favour of man himself but of every creature susceptible of pain or of happiness.”

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Author:Charles Babbage
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“There is nothing in the nature of a miracle that should render it incredible:;: its credibility depends upon the nature of the evidence by which it is supported. An event of extreme probability will not necessarily command our belief unless upon a sufficiency of proof; and so an event which we may regard as highly improbable may command our belief if it is sustained by sufficient evidence. So that the credibility or incredibility of an event does not rest upon the nature of the event itself, but depends upon the nature and sufficiency of the proof which sustains it.”

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Book:Passages from the Life of a Philosopher
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