Gerard Smith
Natural Theology
Metaphysics II
Reprint of the 4.th Edition 1959
Abstract
Natural Theology is knowledge about the First Cause of whatever has existence. The following points may serve to clarify that definition. (1) Natural Theology is speculative knowledge. (2) Natural Theology is speculative knowledge about things in terms of there dependence upon the First Cause. (3) Knowledge about things in terms of their dependence upon the First Cause is achieved by knowing (a) that there exist a First Cause, (b) the nature and operation of the First Cause.
About the Author
Gerard Smith S.J. was professor and director of the Department of Philosophy at Marquette University.