The Goal of Creation is a philosophical and theological work written by Edmund Shaftesbury. It explores the meaning and purpose of creation, as well as the role of humanity within it. The book is divided into several sections, each of which delves into a different aspect of the topic.The first section of the book examines the concept of creation itself, exploring the idea of God as the creator and the nature of the universe he has brought into being. Shaftesbury argues that creation is not a one-time event, but an ongoing ...
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The Goal of Creation is a philosophical and theological work written by Edmund Shaftesbury. It explores the meaning and purpose of creation, as well as the role of humanity within it. The book is divided into several sections, each of which delves into a different aspect of the topic.The first section of the book examines the concept of creation itself, exploring the idea of God as the creator and the nature of the universe he has brought into being. Shaftesbury argues that creation is not a one-time event, but an ongoing process that continues to this day.The second section of the book focuses on the role of humanity within creation. Shaftesbury argues that humans are not separate from the rest of creation, but are instead an integral part of it. He explores the idea of human responsibility for the natural world, and the ways in which we can work to protect and preserve it.The third section of the book delves into the concept of divine providence, exploring the idea that God has a plan for creation and that everything that happens is part of that plan. Shaftesbury argues that this does not mean that humans are powerless, but rather that we have the ability to make choices that can help to bring about God's plan.Throughout the book, Shaftesbury draws on a wide range of philosophical and theological sources to support his arguments. He also includes numerous examples and anecdotes to illustrate his points, making the book accessible to readers from a variety of backgrounds.Overall, The Goal of Creation is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of some of the most fundamental questions about the nature of the universe and humanity's place within it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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