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William Paley (1743-1805)

William Paley (July 1743 – 25 May 1805) was an English clergyman, Christian apologist, philosopher, and utilitarian. He is best known for his natural theology exposition of the teleological argument for the existence of God in his work Natural Theology or Evidences of the Existence and Attributes of the Deity, which made use of the watchmaker analogy.

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A view of the evidences of Christianity. In three parts. Part I. Of the direct historical evidence of Christianity, and wherein it is distinguished from the evidence alleged for other miracles. Part II. Of the auxiliary evidence of Christianity. Part III. A brief consideration of some popular objections. By William Paley, M.A. Archdeacon of Carlisle

William Paley
1795

Natural theology, or, Evidences of the existence and attributes of the Deity

William Paley
1802

Horæ Paulinæ, or The truth of the scripture history of St. Paul evinced, By a comparison of the epistles which bear his name, with the acts of the apostles, and with one another. By William Paley, M.A. Archdeacon of Carlisle.

William Paley
1790

The principles of moral and political philosophy. By William Paley, M.A. archdeacon of Carlisle.

William Paley
1788

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