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William Paley
(1743 - 1805)
English priest and philosopher
English priest and philosopher
English clergyman and philosopher renowned for his argument from design.
Born in 1743 in Peterborough, England.
Educated at Christ's College, Cambridge, and became a fellow in 1766.
Served as an Anglican priest and later Archdeacon of Carlisle.
Authored "Natural Theology," introducing the famous watchmaker analogy.
Wrote on ethics in "The Principles of Moral and Political Philosophy."
His works influenced theological and philosophical debates.
Died in 1805, leaving a significant impact on Christian apologetics.
1805
William Paley