Joseph Priestley

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Joseph Priestley


Born
in The United Kingdom
March 24, 1733

Died
February 06, 1804


Joseph Priestley was an 18th-century English theologian, Dissenting clergyman, natural philosopher, educator, and political theorist who published over 150 works.

During his lifetime, Priestley's considerable scientific reputation rested on his invention of soda water, his writings on electricity, and his discovery of several "airs" (gases), the most famous being what Priestley dubbed "dephlogisticated air" (oxygen).
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Average rating: 3.7 · 67 ratings · 8 reviews · 1,039 distinct works
A History of the Corruption...

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Experiments and Observation...

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Jesus and Socrates Compared

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Disquisitions Relating to M...

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Priestley: Political Writings

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Writings on Philosophy, Sci...

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An essay on the first princ...

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Memoirs Of Dr. Joseph Pries...

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Heads of Lectures on a Cour...

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A General View Of The Argum...

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“To different minds, the same world is a hell, and a heaven.”
Joseph Priestley, 1733-1804

“It is no use speaking in soft, gentle tones if everyone else is shouting.”
Joseph Priestley, 1733-1804

“Many a man is praised for his reserve and so-called shyness when he is simply too proud to risk making a fool of himself.”
Joseph Priestley, 1733-1804

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