Divine Benevolence : Or, an Attempt to Prove That the Principal End of the Divine Providence and Government Is the Happiness of His Creatures
Book • 2018
Thomas Bayes' "Divine Benevolence" is a theological work exploring the problem of evil within a framework of divine providence.
Bayes attempts to reconcile the existence of suffering and imperfection in the world with the concept of a benevolent and omnipotent God. The book delves into philosophical arguments and theological reasoning to address this age-old question.
It reflects the intellectual and religious climate of 18th-century England, where debates about faith and reason were prominent.
While less known than his contributions to mathematics, this work showcases Bayes' engagement with broader philosophical and theological issues.
Bayes attempts to reconcile the existence of suffering and imperfection in the world with the concept of a benevolent and omnipotent God. The book delves into philosophical arguments and theological reasoning to address this age-old question.
It reflects the intellectual and religious climate of 18th-century England, where debates about faith and reason were prominent.
While less known than his contributions to mathematics, this work showcases Bayes' engagement with broader philosophical and theological issues.
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