William Derham

English minister and philosopher

William Derham - English minister and philosopher
Born

November 26th, 1657
367 years ago

Died

April 5th, 1735
290 years ago — 77 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

England

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A minister and philosopher, contributions included works in natural philosophy and the philosophy of religion. Published several books exploring the intersection of science and theology. Engaged in discussions regarding the nature of God through the lens of natural philosophy, emphasizing the created world as a reflection of divine attributes.

Authored 'Physico-Theology' in 1713

Contributed to natural philosophy and theology

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