William Paley
Clergyman
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William Paley was an English Anglican clergyman, Christian apologist, philosopher, and utilitarian. He is best known for his natural theology exposition of the teleological argument for the existence ... Wikipedia
Born: July 14, 1743, Peterborough, United Kingdom
Died: May 25, 1805 (age 61 years), Lincoln, United Kingdom
Known for: Contributions to moral philosophy, political philosophy, ethics and philosophy of religion
Influenced by: John Hunter, John Ray, and William Cheselden
Parents: William Paley and Elizabeth Clapham
Awards: Members' Prize, Cambridge, 1765