[COMPLETE] Natural Theology by William Paley - tg

[BarryGanong]

Natural Theology by William Paley (1743 - 1805).

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In this early nineteenth-century classic, William Paley assesses how our understanding of nature reflects characteristics of its creator. First published in 1802, the book went through more than twenty editions, remains in print, and is still a reference point in the ongoing conversation about evolution or creation as the better explanation for the appearance of order and design in our universe. ( Barry Ganong)

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[silverquill]

Ah, Paley!
Be glad to come along as DPL again.

[TriciaG]

This is set up.

[BarryGanong]

Thanks, Tricia and Larry. I was more than a little surprised to see that this book isn't even on Gutenberg.

[TriciaG]

It happens.

Moving to Going Solo!

[BarryGanong]

Section 1 is ready (12:06):

https://librivox.org/uploads/triciag/naturaltheology_01_paley_128kb.mp3

(It looks as though I'll be able to keep most sections of this book below 30 minutes, which makes me happy.)

[silverquill]

Section 1 is ready (12:06):

https://librivox.org/uploads/triciag/naturaltheology_01_paley_128kb.mp3

(It looks as though I'll be able to keep most sections of this book below 30 minutes, which makes me happy.)

Me too, also.

Paley's famous watch is PL OK.

But, now we know that even the rock bears the hallmark of creativity, and the further we probe the micro and macro universe, the more amazing the desgin becomes.

[BarryGanong]

Oh, absolutely. I take no polemical position in the so-called evolution-creation conversation. But Paley's object lesson plays such a conspicuous part in the literature that I feel an historical obligation to make his text available. And even his opponents acknowledge the clarity and power of his exposition.

Here's section 2 (11:36):

https://librivox.org/uploads/triciag/naturaltheology_02_paley_128kb.mp3

I could wish that I could knock off all the remaining sections as quickly as these first two, but I fear it won't be so...

[silverquill]

Section 2 is PL OK

[BarryGanong]

And here's section 3 (25:32):

https://librivox.org/uploads/triciag/naturaltheology_03_paley_128kb.mp3

[silverquill]

And here's section 3 (25:32):

https://librivox.org/uploads/triciag/naturaltheology_03_paley_128kb.mp3

This is PL OK. (I'm having a problem with the MW at the moment)

And Paley had no idea how much more intricately the eye is designed that what he knew then!
I remember being utterly astounded at what actually takes place in the retina, and then in the brain when I studied the physiology in detail in medical school. How does this just "happen" or evolve from random mutations?

[BarryGanong]

It's hard to speculate. But your question is related to the more fundamental question of just how, and when, God works in this creation.

And here's section 4 (13:10):

https://librivox.org/uploads/triciag/naturaltheology_04_paley_128kb.mp3

[silverquill]

It's hard to speculate. But your question is related to the more fundamental question of just how, and when, God works in this creation.

And here's section 4 (13:10):

https://librivox.org/uploads/triciag/naturaltheology_04_paley_128kb.mp3

Indeed!

Ah, the ear!
PL OK

[BarryGanong]

Here's section 5, chapters 4 and 5 (30:04):

https://librivox.org/uploads/triciag/naturaltheology_05_paley_128kb.mp3

I see there's a noticeable change in tone around 15:32, but perhaps not a problem.

[silverquill]

Here's section 5, chapters 4 and 5 (30:04):

https://librivox.org/uploads/triciag/naturaltheology_05_paley_128kb.mp3

I see there's a noticeable change in tone around 15:32, but perhaps not a problem.

Just fine
PL OK