Works; Volume 5

<p>This is Volume 5 of the collected Works of William Paley a prominent 18th and 19th-century English clergyman moral philosopher and theologian. Paley is best known for his contributions to natural theology and Christian apologetics particularly his articulation of the teleological argument for the existence of God (the watchmaker analogy).</p> <p>His writings marked by clarity and practicality cover a range of ethical and theological subjects. This volume offers further insight into Paley's influential perspective which shaped religious and philosophical discourse for generations. Explore the enduring relevance of Paley's thought in this carefully reproduced edition.</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>