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Single Idea 2281

[catalogued under 29. Religion / D. Religious Issues / 3. Problem of Evil / d. Natural Evil]

Full Idea

Whenever we ask whether the works of God are perfect, we should keep in view not simply some one creature in isolation from the rest, but the universe as a whole.

Gist of Idea

If we ask whether God's works are perfect, we must not take a narrow viewpoint, but look at the universe as a whole

Source

René Descartes (Meditations [1641], §4.55)

Book Reference

Descartes,René: 'Discourse on Method/The Meditations', ed/tr. Sutcliffe,F.E. [Penguin 1968], p.135