Excerpt from An Essay on the Existence and Attributes of God
N a subject which has been treated of so often, so fully and so well as that of this Essay, it would indeed be difficult to put forward anything that should be at once new and convincing; I can therefore lay claim to very little originality in its treatment, but have eu deavoured to state the old arguments in as clear and satisfactory a manner as possible. It will be seen by the notes, which might have been much increased in number, and which I have appended, some for their elegance of expression, some for the authority of their authors, but mostly as containing additional or collate ral reflections and deductions, as I think, not unworthy of notice, - how little there now remains to be said, and how much has been well said already; and here I ought to acknowledge my general obligations, as well to the writers quoted as to those others whose works I have from time to time consulted, though I have not cited them, and may perhaps have forgotten whence I gathered the ideas their writings have suggested.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a series of arguments for the existence of God, aimed at dispelling doubt and disbelief. The author begins by suggesting that common belief in a deity is not born of conscious choice but is grounded in human nature and experience. Exploring the reasons behind this belief and countering objections to divine existence, the author illuminates the relationship between God and man. The book delves into moral evil and suffering, examining how they can coexist with a benevolent and all-powerful God. It reveals the inherent goodness of natural laws and their role in promoting human well-being. By synthesizing reason and faith, the author demonstrates the necessity and significance of belief in God for understanding the world and our place within it. 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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780259594901_0
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