Irish natural philosopher and writer on politics

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William Molyneux. Line engraving by P. Simms, 1725.

William Molyneux of Dublin, 1656-1698 / J.G. Simms ; edited by P.H. Kelly.

Molyneux's question : vision, touch, and the philosophy of perception / Michael J. Morgan.

[William Molyneux correspondence].

Dioptrica nova. A treatise of dioptricks, in two parts. Wherein the various effects and appearances of spherick glasses, both convex and concave, single and combined, in telescopes and microscopes, together with their usefulness in many concerns of humane life, are explained / By William Molyneux.

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[William Molyneux correspondence].

Dioptrica nova. A treatise of dioptricks, in two parts. Wherein the various effects and appearances of spherick glasses, both convex and concave, single and combined, in telescopes and microscopes, together with their usefulness in many concerns of humane life, are explained / By William Molyneux.