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Natural Theology (Paperback)
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Natural Theology (Paperback)
Series: Oxford World's Classics
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'The consciousness of knowing little, need not beget a distrust of
that which he does not know.' In Natural Theology William Paley set
out to prove the existence of God from the evidence of the beauty
and order of the natural world. Famously beginning by comparing the
world to a watch, whose design is self-evident, he goes on to
provide examples from biology, anatomy, and astronomy in order to
demonstrate the intricacy and ingenuity of design that could only
come from a wise and benevolent deity. Paley's legalistic approach
and skilful use of metaphor and analogy were hugely successful, and
equally controversial. Charles Darwin, whose investigations led to
very different conclusions in the Origin of Species, was greatly
influenced by the book's cumulative structure and accessible style.
This edition reprints the original text of 1802, and sets the book
in the context of the theological, philosophical, and scientific
debates of the nineteenth century. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100
years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range
of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume
reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most
accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including
expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to
clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and
much more.
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