Still Earlier "Intelligent Design"

[Fred Shapiro]

1825 _Philadelphia Recorder_ 17 Dec. 141 (American Periodical Series)  Dr.
Paley, in his treatise on Natural Theology, adduces many wonderous proofs
of intelligent design in the works of creation, and forms the whole into
an irresistable argument for the existence of an infinitely wise and
benevolent Creator.

Fred Shapiro


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