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racteristics on their _dynamic_ source. 3. _Quantitative_ Phenomena (totality, multiplicity, relative unity)--a multiplicity of objects having relative and composite unity, which suggests some relation to an absolute and indivisible _unity_. 4. _Statical_ Phenomena (extension, magnitude, divisibility)--bodies co-existing in _space_ which are limited, conditioned, relative, dependent, and indicate some relation to that which is self-existent, unconditioned, and absolute. (ii.) _Facts of the universe which indicate some fundamental relation to Reason or Thought_. 1. _Numerical and Geometrical Proportion_.--Definite proportion of elements (Chemistry), symmetrical arrangement of parts (Crystallography), numerical and geometrical relation of the forms and movements of the heavenly bodies (Spherical Astronomy), all of which are capable of exact mathematical expression. 2. _Archetypal Forms_.--The uniform succession of new existences, and the progressive evolution of new orders and species, conformable to fixed and definite ideal archetypes, the indication of a comprehensive _plan_(Morphological Botany, Comparative Anatomy). 3. _Teleology of Organs_.--The adaptation of organs to the fulfillment of special functions, indicating _design_(Comparative Physiology). 4. _Combination of Homotypes and Analogues_.--Diversified homologous forms made to fulfill analogous functions, or special purposes fulfilled whilst maintaining a general plan, indicating _choice_ and _alternativity_. (iii.) _Facts of the universe which indicate some fundamental relation to Moral Ideas and Ends_. 1. _Ethical Distinctions_.--The universal tendency to discriminate between voluntary acts as right or wrong, indicating some relation to an _immutable moral standard of right_. 2. _Sense of Obligation_.--The universal consciousness of dependence and obligation, indicating some relation to Supreme _Power_, an Absolute _Authority_. 3. _Feeling of Responsibility_.--The universal consciousness of liability to be required to give account for, and endure the consequences of our action, indicating some relation to a Supreme _Judge_. 4. _Retributive Issues_.--The pleasure and pain resulting from moral action in this life, and the universal anticipation of pleasure or pain in the future, as the consequence of present conduct, indicate an _absolute Justice_ ruling the world and man. Now, if the universe be a _created effect_, it must, in some
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