Paley, William
Natural Theology (Oxford World's Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199535750
- author:
- Paley, William
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 130 mm X 195 mm
- Genre:
- Confucianism
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Natural Theology by William Paley In this foundational work of 19th-century philosophy, William Paley sets out to demonstrate the existence of God through the evidence of the natural world. By examining the intricate design and order found in the world around us, Paley argues that the complexity and beauty of creation point to a wise and benevolent creator. Paley's approach is characterized by his use of analogy and metaphor, drawing comparisons between the natural world and human-made objects to illustrate the design and purpose that underlies all of existence. This edition of Natural Theology reprints the original text of 1802, providing a unique insight into the theological, philosophical, and scientific debates of the time. A key work in the development of modern thought, Natural Theology remains a thought-provoking and influential work that continues to be studied and debated by scholars today.
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