Chemistry Meteorology and the Function of Digestion: Considered With Reference to Natural Theology (Classic Reprint), by William Prout
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Excerpt from Chemistry Meteorology and the Function of Digestion: Considered With Reference to Natural TheologyThe series of Treatises, of which the present is one, is published under the following circumstances:The Right Honourable and Reverend Francis Henry, Earl of Bridgewater, died in the month of February, 1829; and by his last Will and Testament, bearing date the 25th of February, 1825, he directed certain Trustees therein named to invest in the public funds the sum of Eight thousand pounds sterling; this sum, with the accruing dividends thereon, to be held at the disposal of the President, for the time being, of the Royal Society of London, to be paid to the person or persons nominated by him. The Testator further directed, that the person or persons selected by the said President should be appointed to write, print, and publish one thousand copies of a work On the Power, Wisdom, and Goodness of God, as manifested in the Creation; illustrating such work by all reasonable arguments, as for instance the variety and formation of God's creatures in the animal, vegetable, and mineral kingdoms; the effect of digestion, and thereby of conversion; the construction of the hand of man, and an infinite variety of other arguments; as also by discoveries ancient and modern, in arts, sciences, and the whole extent of literature. He desired, moreover, that the profits arising from the sale of the works so published should be paid to the authors of the works.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Chemistry Meteorology and the Function of Digestion: Considered With Reference to Natural Theology (Classic Reprint), by William Prout- Published on: 2015-09-27
- Original language: English
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- Dimensions: 9.02" h x 1.24" w x 5.98" l, 1.79 pounds
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. THE EIGHTH AND LAST OF THE “BRIDGEWATER TREATISES” By Steven H Propp William Prout (1785-1850) was an English chemist, physician, and natural theologian. This 1834 book is one of the eight “Bridgewater Treatises” commissioned by the Earl of Bridgewater to explore "the Power, Wisdom, and Goodness of God, as manifested in the Creation." He explains in the Introduction, “The intention of these Treatises, is to point out the various evidences of design, among the objects of creation; and to deduce from them, the existence, and the attributes of the Creator. The following pages are occupied, more particularly, with the illustration of the evidences of design, in objects belonging to … those, namely, in which design is apparent, though we cannot trace the means by which that design is accomplished.” (Pg. 9)He states, “the forces of gravitation, and polarizing forces are quite distinct. The forces of gravitation are primordial, and probably co-existent with matter; while polarizing forces have more of a derivative or resultant character; and are evidently subordinate to those of gravitation. The question here naturally arises---Are those different forces related to one another? Do polarizing forces consist of the forces of gravitation in a state of separation… or do they result from the motion of the molecules upon their axes? Such questions are quite beyond our powers---indeed, we have nothing at present to do with them---our object here, being merely to point out the apparent limits, within which the Deity has chosen to confine his operations.” (Pg. 56-57)He says, “The subject of the incongruous properties of bodies, is one of great interest. We have seen that many of the elementary principles are poisonous; and that almost all of them, if liberated from their affinities, and sent abroad into the world, like so many demons set loose, would instantly bring destruction upon the whole fabric… Why… are these deleterious properties of the elements, necessary to the wholesome condition of the compound?... These are questions utterly beyond our comprehension; and are likely to always remain so. That these incompatible properties of the elements, however, do, in some way, contribute to the perfection of the compounds, we cannot doubt… it results necessarily from those limitations, which the Deity has thought proper to prescribe to his power; and to which He always most rigidly adheres.” (Pg. 184)He admits, “Why, among the numerous possible means by which heat and light might have been, and in other instances, are, distributed from a central sun over a distant planet; these regulating causes have been selected for our earth, is absolutely unknown to us. That this selection has been made with some ulterior view, we cannot hesitate to believe; and one such view or purpose, may have been, to demonstrate to us His wisdom and His power; by the methods chosen, for obviating the difficulties necessarily resulting from these primary arrangements.” (Pg. 233)He suggests, “whoever has most studied His works, will be the best qualified---nay, will be alone qualified, to form an adequate conception of Him. Thus, to measure, to weigh, to estimate, to deduce, may be considered as the noblest privileges enjoyed by man; for only by these operations, is he enabled to follow the footsteps of his Maker, and to trace His great designs…he no longer gazes upon the sky with stupid wonder; nor dreads the thunderbolt, as manifesting the wrath of a vengeful Deity.” (Pg. 358) Later, he adds, “So again, amidst the desolation of the hurricane, or of the thunderstorm; in the settled affliction of malaria, and in the march of pestilence; the goodness of the Deity is impugned, his power even, is regarded doubtfully. But what, in truth, are all these visitations but so many examples of the ‘unsearchable ways’ of the Almighty… a hamlet is laid waste; a few individuals may perish; but the general result is good; the atmosphere is purified; and pestilence with all its train of evils disappear.” (Pg. 363-364)He argues, “In the beautiful world which [God] had created, He would have wished to see ONE being at least, capable of appreciating to a certain extent his design and objects. Such a plain inference deducible from the manifest attributes of the Creator; and what is the fact? Is not man such a being as we have supposed?... Has he not been placed at the head of that world, so obviously prepared for him… Surely no one will be inclined to doubt that such is the position of man with reference to other animals… We thus arrive at another, and to us the final step in the great design of the Omnipotent: the creation and the faculties of Man.” (Pg. 404-405)He concludes, “we see that His works are never without an object; we cannot doubt that in determining their perpetual change, there is no less an object; though the object be above our comprehension. By placing immaterial and intelligent beings, for a time, in personal connection with matter, He had indeed communicated to them a knowledge of those properties of matter which so strikingly display His wisdom and power; and this may have been one of His objects---but to speculate further on points so utterly beyond our capacity, would be presumptuous…” (Pg. 546-547)This book will be of ongoing interest to those studying Natural Theology.
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