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A59247 Solid philosophy asserted, against the fancies of the ideists, or, The method to science farther illustrated with reflexions on Mr. Locke's Essay concerning human understanding / by J.S. Sergeant, John, 1622-1707. 1697 (1697) Wing S2594; ESTC R10237 287,445 528

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