Quotes by William Paley

About William Paley:


William Paley is best known for his natural theology exposition of the teleological argument for the existence of God in his work Natural Theology or Evidences of the Existence and Attributes of the Deity, which made use of the watchmaker analogy.

Author Bio


  • NameWilliam Paley
  • DescriptionChristian apologist, natural theologian, utilitarian
  • BornJuly 14, 1743
  • DiedMay 25, 1805
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • ProfessionPhilosopher; Theologian