William Paley

William Paley was a philosopher, theologian, university teacher and writer (1743–1805). He was born at Peterborough and died at Bishopwearmouth.

Also recorded as Archdeacon Paley.

Overview

Born at Peterborough in 1743, died at Bishopwearmouth in 1805.

Formation and teaching

William Paley studied at Christ's College, Giggleswick School and University of Cambridge. The record notes the qualification Doctor of Divinity.

Catalogued works

45 works under this name are catalogued by Wikidata Query Service and Open Library. The first 12 are listed here.

Natural Theology or Evidences of the Existence and Attributes of the Deity. Natural theology : or, Evidences of the existence and attributes of the Deity, collected from the appearances of nature. Paley's Natural theology. Natural theology:. Natural theology: or, Evidences of the existence and attributes of the Deity, collected from the appearances of nature. Natural theology. Natural theology and tracts. Natural theology, or, Evidences of the existence and attributes of the Deity : collected from the appearances of nature. Paley's Natural theology : with illustrative notes. Paley's law and practice of summary convictions under the Summary Jurisdiction acts, 1848-1884. Paley's law and practice of summary convictions by justices of the peace. A treatise on the law of principal and agent.

Literature

5 scholarly publications naming this subject were located in the registry of record.

Paley, William (1743–1805), Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, 2018. Paley, William, Religion Past and Present. Paley, William S. (1901-1990), broadcasting executive, American National Biography Online, 2000. Paley, William, Encyclopedia of the Bible Online. Paley, William (1743–1805), theologian and moralist, Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, 2004.

In detail

William Paley studied at Christ's College, Giggleswick School and University of Cambridge. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is natural theology.

Employment is recorded with University of Cambridge.

Chronology

  1. 1743William Paley born at Peterborough.
  2. 1805William Paley died at Bishopwearmouth.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “William Paley”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q433739: William Paley

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