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LoC No.: 05006404
Title: Astronomy and General Physics Considered with Reference to Natural Theology
Series Title: The Bridgewater treatises on the power, wisdom, and goodness of God, as manifested in the creation; Treatise 3.
Note: Reading ease score: 46.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Sonya Schermann, John Campbell 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: "Astronomy and General Physics Considered with Reference to Natural Theology" by the Rev. William Whewell is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. The work is part of the Bridgewater Treatises, which explore the intersection between science and religion, aiming to illustrate how the natural world reflects the power, wisdom, and goodness of God. Focusing on topics in astronomy and physics, it seeks to demonstrate how scientific advancements harmonize with religious beliefs. The opening of this treatise sets the stage for Whewell's exploration of how the material world suggests the existence of a Creator. He notes that the study of nature reveals consistent laws governing it, and he aims to bridge the gap between scientific inquiry and religious understanding. Whewell outlines his intention to show that advances in our knowledge of the universe support the belief in a wise and benevolent deity, indicating that the laws of nature are not random but rather evidence of careful design. This nuanced approach invites readers to reflect on the relationship between the physical world and spiritual beliefs, suggesting a profound interconnectedness that merits further investigation throughout the treatise. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Whewell, William, 1794-1866
EBook No.: 66406
Published: Sep 28, 2021
Downloads: 59
Language: English
Subject: Astronomy
Subject: Natural theology
Subject: Cosmic physics
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 05006404
Title: Astronomy and General Physics Considered with Reference to Natural Theology
Series Title: The Bridgewater treatises on the power, wisdom, and goodness of God, as manifested in the creation; Treatise 3.
Note: Reading ease score: 46.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Sonya Schermann, John Campbell 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: "Astronomy and General Physics Considered with Reference to Natural Theology" by the Rev. William Whewell is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. The work is part of the Bridgewater Treatises, which explore the intersection between science and religion, aiming to illustrate how the natural world reflects the power, wisdom, and goodness of God. Focusing on topics in astronomy and physics, it seeks to demonstrate how scientific advancements harmonize with religious beliefs. The opening of this treatise sets the stage for Whewell's exploration of how the material world suggests the existence of a Creator. He notes that the study of nature reveals consistent laws governing it, and he aims to bridge the gap between scientific inquiry and religious understanding. Whewell outlines his intention to show that advances in our knowledge of the universe support the belief in a wise and benevolent deity, indicating that the laws of nature are not random but rather evidence of careful design. This nuanced approach invites readers to reflect on the relationship between the physical world and spiritual beliefs, suggesting a profound interconnectedness that merits further investigation throughout the treatise. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Whewell, William, 1794-1866
EBook No.: 66406
Published: Sep 28, 2021
Downloads: 59
Language: English
Subject: Astronomy
Subject: Natural theology
Subject: Cosmic physics
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.