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LoC No.: 12008527
Title:
The Philosophy of Earthquakes, Natural and Religious
or, An Inquiry Into Their Cause, and Their Purpose
Note: Reading ease score: 63.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Philosophy of Earthquakes, Natural and Religious" by William Stukeley is a scientific publication written in the mid-18th century. This work explores the nature of earthquakes from both philosophical and theological perspectives, attempting to understand their causes and meanings beyond mere physical phenomena. Stukeley examines historical accounts and various observations to connect the natural occurrences of earthquakes to deeper spiritual and moral insights. At the start of the text, Stukeley reflects on the impact of an earthquake felt in London, considering its significance as both a natural phenomenon and a spiritual warning. He acknowledges the fear and astonishment that such events evoke and argues against common explanations of subterranean activity, instead suggesting that electricity may play a role in these occurrences. Stukeley details the characteristics of earthquakes, citing observations from his own experiences and historical accounts, emphasizing the necessity of understanding these events in the context of divine judgment and morality. Through his discussions, he encourages readers to consider the moral implications of earthquakes and to reflect on their place in the spectrum of human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Stukeley, William, 1687-1765
EBook No.: 63322
Published: Sep 27, 2020
Downloads: 62
Language: English
Subject: Earthquakes
LoCC: Science: Geology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 12008527
Title:
The Philosophy of Earthquakes, Natural and Religious
or, An Inquiry Into Their Cause, and Their Purpose
Note: Reading ease score: 63.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Tim Lindell, T Cosmas and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Philosophy of Earthquakes, Natural and Religious" by William Stukeley is a scientific publication written in the mid-18th century. This work explores the nature of earthquakes from both philosophical and theological perspectives, attempting to understand their causes and meanings beyond mere physical phenomena. Stukeley examines historical accounts and various observations to connect the natural occurrences of earthquakes to deeper spiritual and moral insights. At the start of the text, Stukeley reflects on the impact of an earthquake felt in London, considering its significance as both a natural phenomenon and a spiritual warning. He acknowledges the fear and astonishment that such events evoke and argues against common explanations of subterranean activity, instead suggesting that electricity may play a role in these occurrences. Stukeley details the characteristics of earthquakes, citing observations from his own experiences and historical accounts, emphasizing the necessity of understanding these events in the context of divine judgment and morality. Through his discussions, he encourages readers to consider the moral implications of earthquakes and to reflect on their place in the spectrum of human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Stukeley, William, 1687-1765
EBook No.: 63322
Published: Sep 27, 2020
Downloads: 62
Language: English
Subject: Earthquakes
LoCC: Science: Geology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.