JONATHAN EDWARDS ON THE “FLYING” SPIDER: A MODEL OF ECOLOGICAL THOUGHT IN MICROCOSM

With a summary of “Of Insects,” Edwards’ essay is placed in its historical context by comparing it to studies in entomology current in his day so as to determine its distinctiveness and originality, if any. Furthermore, an indication will be given as to how his essay belongs to the literary genre of...

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Main Author: Hall, Richard (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: the Jonathan Edwards Center at Yale Universiry [2015]
In: Jonathan Edwards studies
Year: 2015, Volume: 5, Issue: 1, Pages: 3-19
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Summary:With a summary of “Of Insects,” Edwards’ essay is placed in its historical context by comparing it to studies in entomology current in his day so as to determine its distinctiveness and originality, if any. Furthermore, an indication will be given as to how his essay belongs to the literary genre of physico-theology and reflects the climate of philosophical opinion of his time.
ISSN:2159-6875
Contains:Enthalten in: Jonathan Edwards studies