A Demonstration of the Being and Attributes of God
work by Clarke
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A Demonstration of the Being and Attributes of God is a work by theologian and philosopher Samuel Clarke, first published in 1705. In this work, Clarke attempted to prove the existence of God using a method as close to mathematical reasoning as possible. This approach aligns with the broader philosophical tradition of theism, which seeks to establish the existence of a supreme being through rational arguments. Clarke's work is considered influential in 18th-century English theology and philosophy.12
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