Natural theology : or, Evidences of the existence and attributes of the deity, collected from the appearances of nature

1842 William Paley Natural Theology Christian Apologetics Science Philosophy

A scarce printing of William Paley's famous Christian apologetics work, 'Natural Theology'. A scientific and philosophical treatise, this title is commonly referenced amongst scholars when discussing the history and development of the modern understanding of scientific evolution. Significantly influenced by naturalist John Ray's work, Paley further developed Ray's ideas by proposing that the oft-observed complex adaptations seen in plants and animals were evidence of benevolent divine design. Notably, this work is also the origin of the "watchmaker analogy" a now, well-known, and commonly used teleological argument.

This rare, illustrated edition includes the highly-desired companion collection of 40 engraved plates by James Paxton that were originally independently published in 1826.

Item number: #20102

Price: $499

PALEY, William

Natural theology : or, Evidences of the existence and attributes of the deity, collected from the appearances of nature

Boston : Gould, Kendall and Lincoln, 1842.

Details:

· Collation: Complete with all pages

o [12], iv, 344

o 40 plates (including frontispiece)

· Provenance: Handwritten – Charles S. Noah, 1842

· Language: English

· Binding: Leather; tight and secure

· Size: ~7.5in X 4.75in (19cm x 12cm)

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