Natural Theology Vol 2

Author : William Paley
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 340 pages
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Release : 2018-01-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 0483198234

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Excerpt from Natural Theology, Vol. 2: Or Evidences of the Existence and Attributes of the Deity; Collected From the Appearances of Nature There are glands in the skin of birds for the secretion of oil, as being important for the support of the feathers. Beside these each feather appears to be supplied with oily matter from the point of the skin where it is inserted. But the quantity of oil ne cessary for rendering them impenetrable to water is furnished by the oil glands here mentioned, situated on the sacrum, which are particularly large in wading and aquatic birds, and they pour out their 011 by two fissure-like openings. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : William Paley
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2015-06-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 1330208617

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Natural Theology, Vol. 2 by William Paley Pdf

Excerpt from Natural Theology, Vol. 2: Or Evidences of the Existence and Attributes of the Deity; Collected From the Appearances of Nature We have already considered relation, and under different views; but it was the relation of parts to parts, of the parts of an animal to other parts of the same animal, or of another individual of the same species. But the bodies of animals hold, in their constitution and properties, a close and important relation to natures altogether external to their own: to inanimate substances, and to the specific qualities of these; e.g., they hold a strict relation to the elements by which they are surrounded. I. Can it be doubted, whether the wings of birds bear a relation to air, and the fins of fish to water? They are instruments of motion severally suited to the properties of the medium in which the motion is to be performed; which properties are different. Was not this difference contemplated when the instruments were differently constituted? II. The structure of the animal ear depends for its use not simply upon being surrounded by a fluid, but upon the specific nature of that fluid. Every fluid would not serve: its particles must repel one another; it must form an elastic medium: for it is by the successive pulses of such a medium that the undulations excited by the surrounding body are carried to the organ; that a communication is formed between the object and the sense; which must be done, before the internal machinery of the ear, subtile as it is, can act at all. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : William Paley
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2006-04-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780191604768

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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.

Author : William Paley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 608 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1802
Category : Natural history
ISBN : WISC:89009397290

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Natural Theology by William Paley Pdf

Author : James K. Jr. Dew,Ronnie P. Jr. Campbell
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2024-04-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493444229

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Natural Theology by James K. Jr. Dew,Ronnie P. Jr. Campbell Pdf

Natural theology is a matter of debate among theologians and Christian philosophers. In this book, top scholars in the fields of theology and Christian philosophy introduce readers to five prevailing views on the topic. Contributors include John C. McDowell, Alister E. McGrath, Paul K. Moser, Fr. Andrew Pinsent, and Charles Taliaferro. The contributors offer constructive approaches from major perspectives--contemporary, Catholic, classical, deflationary, and Barthian--in a multiview format to provide readers with the "state of the question" on natural theology. Each unit consists of an introduction by a proponent of the view under discussion, responses from the other contributors, and a final response by the proponent. James Dew and Ronnie Campbell provide a helpful introduction and conclusion. Offering a model of critical thinking and respectful dialogue, this volume provides a balanced, irenic approach to a topic of ongoing debate. Students of theology, Christian philosophers, and readers interested in the theology and science dialogue will value this work.

Author : Thomas Chalmers
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1836
Category : Natural theology
ISBN : IOWA:31858049984143

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On Natural Theology by Thomas Chalmers Pdf

Author : James F. Sennett,Douglas Groothuis
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2005-10-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0830827676

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In Defense of Natural Theology by James F. Sennett,Douglas Groothuis Pdf

James F. Sennett and Douglas Groothuis have assembled a distinguished array of scholars to examine the Humean legacy with care and make the case for a more robust, if chastened, natural theology after Hume.

Author : Russell Re Manning
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 672 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2013-01-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780191611711

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The Oxford Handbook of Natural Theology by Russell Re Manning Pdf

The Oxford Handbook of Natural Theology is the first collection to consider the full breadth of natural theology from both historical and contemporary perspectives and to bring together leading scholars to offer accessible high-level accounts of the major themes. The volume embodies and develops the recent revival of interest in natural theology as a topic of serious critical engagement. Frequently misunderstood or polemicized, natural theology is an under-studied yet persistent and pervasive presence throughout the history of thought about ultimate reality - from the classical Greek theology of the philosophers to twenty-first-century debates in science and religion. Of interest to students and scholars from a wide range of disciplines, this authoritative handbook draws on the very best of contemporary scholarship to present a critical overview of the subject area. Thirty-eight new essays trace the transformations of natural theology in different historical and religious contexts, the place of natural theology in different philosophical traditions and diverse scientific disciplines, and the various cultural and aesthetic approaches to natural theology to reveal a rich seam of multi-faceted theological reflection rooted in human nature and the environments within which we find ourselves.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 296 pages
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Release : 1802*
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:219980698

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Natural theology by Anonim Pdf

Author : Alister E. McGrath
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2011-09-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781444358063

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The Open Secret by Alister E. McGrath Pdf

Natural theology, in the view of many, is in crisis. In this long-awaited book, Alister McGrath sets out a new vision for natural theology, re-establishing its legitimacy and utility. A timely and innovative resource on natural theology: the exploration of knowledge of God as it is observed through nature Written by internationally regarded theologian and author of numerous bestselling books, Alister McGrath Develops an intellectually rigorous vision of natural theology as a point of convergence between the Christian faith, the arts and literature, and the natural sciences, opening up important possibilities for dialogue and cross-fertilization Treats natural theology as a cultural phenomenon, broader than Christianity itself yet always possessing a distinctively Christian embodiment Explores topics including beauty, goodness, truth, and the theological imagination; how investigating nature gives rise to both theological and scientific theories; the idea of a distinctively Christian approach to nature; and how natural theology can function as a bridge between Christianity and other faiths

Author : William Paley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1840
Category : Natural history
ISBN : UVA:X030802711

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Natural Theology by William Paley Pdf

Author : Charles Bell,William Paley
Publisher : Sagwan Press
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2018-02-06
Category : History
ISBN : 1376800950

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Paley's Natural Theology: With Illustrative Notes; by Charles Bell,William Paley Pdf

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Author : Thomas Chalmers
Publisher : Sagwan Press
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2018-02-02
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 1376516969

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On Natural Theology: On Natural Theology; by Thomas Chalmers Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Thomas Chalmers
Publisher : Rarebooksclub.com
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2009-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1458953971

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Works by Thomas Chalmers Pdf

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1848 edition. Excerpt: ... ballast, as if slipped from her moorings is drifted uncontrollably along, and precipitated from change to change with the violence of a hurricane. CHAPTER VI. On the Capacities of the World for making a virtuous Species happy; and the Argument deduciblefrom this, both for the Character of God, and the Immortality of Man. 1. We shall now attempt to unfold the most general and comprehensive of all our adaptations; and which we at the same time think the most decisive of any in establishing the righteousness of the divine character. 2. We have already stated the distinction between the theology of those, who would make the divine goodness consist of all moral excellence; and of those, who would make it consist of benevolence alone. Attempts have been made to simplify the science of morals, by the reduction of its various duties or obligations into one element--as when it is alleged, that the virtuousness of every separate morality is reducible into benevolence, which is regarded as the central, or as the great master and generic virtue that is comprehensive of them all. There is a theoretic beauty in this imagination--yet it cannot be satisfactorily established, by all our powers of moral or mental analysis. We cannot rid ourselves of the obstinate impression, that there is a distinct and native virt.uousness, both in truth and in justice, apart from their subserviency to the good of men; and accordingly, in the ethical systems of all our most orthodox expounders, they are done separate homage to--as virtues standing forth in their own independent character, and having their own independent claims both on the reverence and observation of mankind. Now, akin with this attempt to generalize the whole of virtue into one single morality, is the...

Author : THOMAS. CHALMERS
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
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Release : 2018
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1033505730

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ON NATURAL THEOLOGY,. by THOMAS. CHALMERS Pdf