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""The Ninth Bridgewater Treatise: A Fragment"" is a book written by Charles Babbage and published in 1838. The book is part of a series of eight other treatises commissioned by the Earl of Bridgewater, Francis Henry Egerton, as an attempt to reconcile science and religion. In this particular treatise, Babbage explores the idea of natural theology, which is the study of the natural world as evidence for the existence and attributes of God. Babbage argues that the laws of nature are evidence of a divine creator and that the complexity and order of the universe cannot be explained by chance or natural selection alone. However, Babbage also acknowledges that there are limits to our understanding of the natural world and that science cannot answer all of our questions about the divine. He emphasizes the need for humility and open-mindedness in both scientific and religious pursuits. Overall, ""The Ninth Bridgewater Treatise: A Fragment"" is a thought-provoking exploration of the relationship between science and religion, and a testament to Babbage's belief in the importance of both reason and faith in understanding the world around us.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.