The Fénelon, François de Salignac de La Mothe- 1651-1715 creator Morley, Henry 1822-1894 text utu 2004 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) Release date is 2004-02-01 Transcribed by David Price Original publication data not identified God Ontology BT Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11044 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11044 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133250.0 11044