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单词 Paleyan
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Paleyan

/ˈpeɪlɪən/
(also Paleian, Paleyian) Theology
noun
An adherent of William Paley or his theories; specifically a supporter of his rationalist, proto-utilitarian, moral philosophy and view of God as the supreme ‘watchmaker’ of a universe governed by mechanistic natural laws.
adjective
Of, relating to, or characteristic of Paley or his theology.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772–1834), poet, critic, and philosopher. From the name of William Paley, English theologian + -an.

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