9780282041908 - Principles of Natural Theology Classic Reprint by Robert Anchor Thompson (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book posits that human knowledge of the existence of a Supreme Being is a natural and fundamental part of human understanding, due to our inherent capacity for recognizing intelligent design in the world around us. The author argues that this knowledge is gained by spontaneous application of our innate faculties and is comparable to how we acquire knowledge of other people and the material world. This ability to perceive intelligent agency beyond ourselves allows for the recognition of a Divine Creator as the source of the order, complexity, and design observed in the universe, particularly in the intricate arrangements of the natural world, such as the precise functioning of the human body and the harmonious interconnectedness of ecosystems. The author believes that this is equally valid and significant as our knowledge of other human minds, and that by recognizing this Intelligent Designer, we gain not only an understanding of the existence of God but also valuable insights into the nature of Being and the origins and purpose of our own existence. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.