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Deism
Deism in 1780 a dictionary of the english languge
Deism in 1780 a dictionary of the english languge
by thomas sheridan
Deism the opinion those that only acknowlegde one god without the reciption of any revealed religion
Deism the opinion those that only acknowlegde one god without the reciption of any revealed religion
deism a man who follows a particular religion but only acknowledges the existence of god
again 1780s defition
== Origins ==
== Origins ==
In ancient times, [[Aristotle]] was a deist as is evident from his arguments for a ''prime mover'' in his writing, ''Metaphysics''. Even though the word ''deism'' was not yet coined, he still believed what deists believe: that God exists and is knowable through natural reason.<ref>http://www.logicmuseum.com/ontological/aristotleontological.htm</ref>
In ancient times, [[Aristotle]] was a deist as is evident from his arguments for a ''prime mover'' in his writing, ''Metaphysics''. Even though the word ''deism'' was not yet coined, he still believed what deists believe: that God exists and is knowable through natural reason.<ref>http://www.logicmuseum.com/ontological/aristotleontological.htm</ref>