The Existence of God by François de Salignac de La Mothe- Fénelon

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Author Fénelon, François de Salignac de La Mothe-, 1651-1715
Editor Morley, Henry, 1822-1894
Title The Existence of God
Note Reading ease score: 63.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "The Existence of God" by François de Salignac de La Mothe-Fénelon is a philosophical treatise written during the late 17th century. The work explores the existence of God through various metaphysical and moral proofs, addressing the relationship between humanity and the divine within the context of natural observation and moral reasoning. At the start of the text, Fénelon sets the stage for his argument by reflecting on the difficulty many individuals face in grasping metaphysical truths about God. He introduces the idea that while some men may arrive at knowledge about the divine through intellectual contemplation, the greater population might more readily perceive God's existence through the observation of nature and its wonders. He emphasizes that the same aspects of nature that offer a glimpse into the divine are often overlooked due to humanity's preoccupation with worldly concerns, leading to a call for a renewed attention to the artistry of the universe as evidence of a higher power. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BT: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Doctrinal theology, God, Christology
Subject God
Subject Ontology
Category Text
EBook-No. 11044
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 11, 2004
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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