 Regarding language as an apparatus of symbols for the conveyance of thought, we may say that, as in a mechanical apparatus, the more simple and the better arranged its parts, the greater will be the effect produced. In either case, whatever force is absorbed...  Essays--scientific, Political and Speculative - Page 230by Herbert Spencer - 1858 - 435 pagesFull view - About this book
 | 1853 - 614 pages
...desideratum as our standard of judgment. Regarding language as an apparatus of symbols for the conveyance of thought, we may say that, as in a mechanical apparatus,...more simple and the better arranged its parts, the 1853. J [Jan., greater will be the effect produced. In either case, whatever force is absorbed by the... | |
 | Herbert Spencer - 1858 - 460 pages
...desideratum as our standard of judgment. Regarding language as an apparatus of symbols for the conveyance of thought, we may say that, as in a mechanical apparatus, the more simBle.and.the hotter flrrg"gpfl jtg parts, {he greater will be the effect produced. In either case,... | |
 | Lord Henry Home Kames - 1859 - 512 pages
...the conveyance of thought, it is proper to say, as with reference to any mechanical apparatus, that the more simple and the better arranged its parts,...has at each moment but a limited amount of mental ротсет available. To recognize and interpret the symbols presented to him requires part of this... | |
 | Lord Henry Home Kames - 1859 - 512 pages
...conveyance of thought, it-is proper to say, as with reference to any mechanical apparatus, that thu more simple and the better arranged its parts, the...listener has at each moment but. a limited amount of menial power available. To recognize and interpret the symbols presented to him requires part of this... | |
 | Lord Henry Home Kames - 1863 - 504 pages
...the conveyance of thought, it is proper to say, as with reference to any mechanical apparatus, that the more simple and the better arranged its parts,...listener has at each moment but a limited amount of menial power available. To recognize and interpret the symbols presented to him requires part of this... | |
 | Herbert Spencer - 1872 - 70 pages
...desideratum as our -standard of judgment. Regarding language as an apparatus of symbols for the conveyance of thought, we may say that, as in a mechanical apparatus,...parts, the greater will be the effect produced. In cither case, whatever force is absorbed by the machine is deducted from the result. A reader or listener... | |
 | Herbert Spencer - 1873 - 426 pages
...desideratum as our standard of judgment. Regarding language as an apparatus of symbols for the conveyance of thought, we may say that, as in a mechanical apparatus,...is deducted from the result. A reader or listener Las at each moment but a limited amount of mental power available. To recognize and interpret the symbols... | |
 | Andrew Dousa Hepburn - 1875 - 298 pages
...standard of judgment. Regarding language as an apparatus of symbols for the conveyance of thought,-we may say, that, as in a mechanical apparatus, the more...parts the greater will be the effect produced. In cither case, whatever force is absorbed by the machine is deducted from the result. A reader or listener... | |
 | George Eugène Fasnacht - 1881 - 252 pages
...Regarding language as an apparatus of symbols for the conveyance of thought, we may . say that, as ma mechanical apparatus, the more simple, and the better arranged its parts, the Sweater will be the effect produced."— HERBERT SPENCER. Masc. Singular. Ft m. (before a Noun beginning... | |
 | Alfred Hix Welsh - 1882 - 538 pages
...learning the least. Regarding language as an apparatus for the conveyance of thought, and mindful that whatever force is absorbed by the machine is deducted from the result, I have carefully excluded polemical and conjectural matter from the body of the work, have seldom diverted... | |
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