Astronomy and General Physics Considered with Reference to Natural Theology

""Astronomy and General Physics Considered with Reference to Natural Theology"" is a book written by William Whewell that explores the relationship between science and religion. The book examines the principles of astronomy and physics and how they relate to the natural world and the existence of God. Whewell argues that the laws of nature are evidence of a divine creator and that scientific discoveries can be used to support religious beliefs. The book also includes discussions on topics such as the nature of light, the properties of matter, and the structure of the universe. Overall, ""Astronomy and General Physics Considered with Reference to Natural Theology"" provides a comprehensive look at the intersection of science and religion in the 19th century.1837. Whewell's object is to lead friends of religion to look with confidence and pleasure on the progress of the physical sciences, by showing how admirably every advance in our knowledge of the universe harmonizes with the belief of a most wise and good God. The Contents of this book are divided into three Books: Terrestrial Adaptations; Cosmical Arrangements; and Religious Views. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.

William Whewell was a leading Cambridge intellectual of the Victorian period, active in science, theology and philosophy, and a contemporary of Darwin and Faraday. In this 1833 contribution to The Bridgewater Treatises, Whewell argues that study of the laws of nature confirms the existence of a divine law-giver.