Astronomy and General Physics Considered with Reference to Natural Theology
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"Astronomy and General Physics Considered with Reference to Natural Theology" is a 19th-century work by William Whewell that explores how discoveries in astronomy and physics support and illuminate arguments for the existence and attributes of God.
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| instanceOf |
book
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natural theology treatise → theological work → |
| addresses |
the implications of astronomical discoveries for theology
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the implications of physical laws for theology → |
| aim |
to interpret scientific discoveries in a theological framework
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to show that modern science supports belief in God → |
| argumentType |
design argument based on scientific order
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teleological argument → |
| associatedWith |
William Whewell's work in philosophy of science
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| author |
William Whewell
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| conclusionTheme |
scientific order suggests an intelligent creator
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the regularity of nature reflects divine attributes → |
| countryOfOrigin |
United Kingdom
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| focus |
how discoveries in astronomy support arguments for the existence of God
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how discoveries in physics support arguments for the existence of God → the attributes of God as inferred from nature → |
| genre |
natural theology
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philosophy of science → science and religion → |
| historicalContext |
19th-century debates on science and religion
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| influencedBy |
developments in 18th- and 19th-century astronomy
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developments in 18th- and 19th-century physics → |
| intendedAudience |
readers interested in reconciling science and Christian theology
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| language |
English
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| mainSubject |
arguments for the existence of God
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astronomy → natural theology → physics → relationship between science and religion → |
| philosophicalTheme |
compatibility of scientific law and divine providence
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inductive reasoning from nature to God → |
| publicationCentury |
19th century
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| scientificTheme |
celestial mechanics
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laws of motion → physical laws as expressions of order → structure of the solar system → |
| theologicalPerspective |
natural theology
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| theologicalTheme |
design in nature
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divine power → divine wisdom → order and law in the universe → |
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William Whewell
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