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In a text partly titled for this adjective, the world is compared to a “great machine” composed of “lesser machines” by an “experimental theist.” Revealed theology is often contrasted with a type of theology named for this adjective, which (20[1])titles William Paley’s 1802 book presenting the “watchmaker argument.” Positive law is contrasted with a kind of law (20[1])described by this adjective (20[2])that applies to “rational beings,” according to (20[1])Thomas (20[1])Aquinas. (20[3])John (*) Locke used this adjective (10[2])to refer to the three rights of life, (10[2])liberty, (10[1])and (10[1])property, (10[3])since they are inherent (10[1])to humans. (10[2])Early modern scientists referred to their inquiries as this kind of “philosophy.” (10[1])For 10 points, give this adjective contrasted with “artificial.” (10[7])■END■ (10[7])

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