Of The Principles And Duties Of Natural Religion

Of The Principles And Duties Of Natural Religion is a philosophical treatise written by John Wilkins, an English bishop and theologian, in the 17th century. The book explores the principles and duties of natural religion, which are based on reason and observation rather than divine revelation. Wilkins argues that natural religion is accessible to all people, regardless of their religious beliefs or lack thereof. The book is divided into three parts. The first part discusses the nature and existence of God, the immortality of the soul, and the attributes of God. The second part focuses on the duties of natural religion, including the worship of God, the practice of virtue, and the pursuit of knowledge. The third part examines the relationship between natural religion and revealed religion, arguing that they are complementary rather than contradictory.Wilkins draws on a variety of sources, including ancient philosophers, Christian theologians, and contemporary scientists, to support his arguments. He emphasizes the importance of reason and evidence in understanding the natural world and the divine, and he encourages readers to use their own faculties of reason to explore and understand the principles and duties of natural religion.Overall, Of The Principles And Duties Of Natural Religion is a thought-provoking and influential work that continues to be studied and debated by scholars of philosophy and religion.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.