HPS326H1 Lecture : Jan 31st 2012 lecture notes
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This is he reigning idea of natural philosophy at the time. A given substance will behave a certain way given what it is made up of things have forms. An object needs to have matter and form descartes says matter is the only thing that matters, it is only extension so there is no place for form. Suggesting that the gods are made of atoms, creates a lot of fears of atheism. Mechanical philosophy is relative and inclusive to god. Deism-god set everything in motion and then left it alone and doesnt do anything for it now. They bring the kings son back, restoration times. Charles is suspected of being sympathetic towards catholicism. Return to the pure and original religion by reading the bible itself and how the early church worshipped as example of what we should be doing radical and unorthodox groups diverging from the norm. They wanted to establish a new state etc.