William Paley's "Natural Theology" is a classic work of Christian apologetics, arguing that the complexity and order of the natural world provide evidence for the existence of a divine Creator. This edition includes detailed notes by Henry Lord Brougham and Sir C. Bell, as well as supplementary dissertations and a treatise on animal mechanics by Sir Charles, providing valuable context and insights for modern readers. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.