This edition of William Paley's classic work on natural theology includes extensive commentary and notes by several distinguished scholars. The aim of the edition is to provide readers with a deeper appreciation of the complex arguments made by Paley, which argue for the existence of God based on observing the natural world. The numerous woodcuts included in the volume add to its aesthetic appeal.

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