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词汇 Paleyan
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Definition of Paleyan in English:

Paleyan

(also Paleyian, Paleian)
noun ˈpeɪlɪən
  • An adherent of William Paley or his theories; specifically a supporter of his rationalist, proto-utilitarian, moral philosophy and view of God as the supreme ‘watchmaker’ of a universe governed by mechanistic natural laws.

adjective ˈpeɪlɪən
  • Of, relating to, or characteristic of Paley or his theology.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772–1834), poet, critic, and philosopher. From the name of William Paley, English theologian + -an.

Definition of Paleyan in US English:

Paleyan

(also Paleyian, Paleian)
nounˈpeɪlɪən
  • An adherent of William Paley or his theories; specifically a supporter of his rationalist, proto-utilitarian, moral philosophy and view of God as the supreme ‘watchmaker’ of a universe governed by mechanistic natural laws.

adjectiveˈpeɪlɪən
  • Of, relating to, or characteristic of Paley or his theology.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772–1834), poet, critic, and philosopher. From the name of William Paley, English theologian + -an.

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