Publisher's Synopsis
Principles of Natural Theology is a comprehensive book written by George Hayward Joyce that explores the concept of natural theology. The book delves into the philosophical and theological arguments for the existence of God, the nature of God, and the relationship between God and the natural world. Joyce discusses the teleological and cosmological arguments for the existence of God, as well as the problem of evil and the role of free will in theistic belief. He also examines the relationship between science and religion, and the implications of natural theology for ethical and moral decision-making. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it an ideal resource for students and scholars of philosophy, theology, and religious studies.1924. This work is a volume in the Stonyhurst Philosophical Series. The chief end of this work is practical. There is urgent need at the present moment for a reasoned defense of the principles of theism. Contents: Existence of God: scope and importance of natural theology; demonstrability of God's existence; proofs of God's existence, metaphysical, physical and moral arguments; ontological argument; Kant's criticism and his alternative argument; Nature and Attributes of God: agnostic difficulties and the principle of their solution; divine essence; attributes relating to the divine nature; divine intellect; God's will and his beatitude; divine omnipotence; God in His Relation to the World: creation; rival theories considered; conservation and concurrence; providence and the problem of evil.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
