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100 1 _aStukeley, William,
_d1687-1765
245 1 4 _aThe Philosophy of Earthquakes, Natural and Religious :
_bor, An Inquiry Into Their Cause, and Their Purpose
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2020-09-27
508 _aProduced by Tim Lindell, T Cosmas and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Philosophy of Earthquakes, Natural and Religious" by William Stukeley is a scientific publication written in the mid-18th century. This work explores the nature of earthquakes from both philosophical and theological perspectives, attempting to understand their causes and meanings beyond mere physical phenomena. Stukeley examines historical accounts and various observations to connect the natural occurrences of earthquakes to deeper spiritual and moral insights. At the start of the text, Stukeley reflects on the impact of an earthquake felt in London, considering its significance as both a natural phenomenon and a spiritual warning. He acknowledges the fear and astonishment that such events evoke and argues against common explanations of subterranean activity, instead suggesting that electricity may play a role in these occurrences. Stukeley details the characteristics of earthquakes, citing observations from his own experiences and historical accounts, emphasizing the necessity of understanding these events in the context of divine judgment and morality. Through his discussions, he encourages readers to consider the moral implications of earthquakes and to reflect on their place in the spectrum of human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEarthquakes
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63322
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