A Second Defence of Dr. [Samuel] Clarke's Demonstration of the Being and Attributes of God

<p><i>A Second Defence of Dr. [Samuel] Clarke's Demonstration of the Being and Attributes of God</i> written by John Clarke and published in 1730 is a significant contribution to the philosophical and theological debates of the early 18th century. This work serves as a direct response to criticisms leveled by William Law against Samuel Clarke's influential arguments for the existence and nature of God. Specifically Clarke addresses the postscript appended to Law's translation of Dr. King's <i>Origin of Evil</i>.</p> <p>John Clarke meticulously defends his brother's line of reasoning delving into intricate metaphysical concepts and theological principles. The book offers valuable insights into the intellectual landscape of the period showcasing the rigorous engagement with questions of divine existence attributes and the problem of evil. It remains a vital resource for scholars interested in the history of philosophy theology and the ongoing dialogue between faith and reason.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p>