Edmund Paley Livres

The book serves as a pivotal transition from eighteenth-century whiggism to nineteenth-century liberalism, reflecting key scientific, theological, and ethical ideas of its time. Originally based on William Paley's Cambridge lectures, it became a required text for undergraduates due to its clear exposition and engaging writing style. This classic work offers valuable insights into the evolving concepts of liberty and virtue in early nineteenth-century Anglo-American thought, making it an essential example of Enlightenment philosophy and theological utilitarianism.

William Paley set out to prove the existence of God from the evidence of the beauty and order of the natural world. This edition sets his work in the context of the theological, philosophical, and scientific debates of the nineteenth century.

Originally published in 1859, this reprint aims to preserve historical literature for modern readers. The publishing house Anatiposi focuses on making these older texts accessible, despite potential issues such as missing pages or lower quality due to age. Their mission is to ensure that these valuable works are not forgotten, allowing a new audience to engage with the past.