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The Religion of Nature Delineated · Question
How does The Religion of Nature Delineated develop the theme of Marriage and Family?
Answer
The Religion of Nature Delineated by William Wollaston develops Marriage and Family across the chapters the companion marks for this theme.
Marriage is presented as a solemn contract aimed at the propagation of mankind and the joint happiness of the couple, with duties of fidelity, mutual assistance, and parental care for children, all grounded in truth and natural law.
The chapter defines marriage as a covenant for propagation and mutual happiness, and outlines duties of spouses and parents.
Evidence in the book
- Truths Concerning Families and Relations
The chapter defines marriage as a covenant for propagation and mutual happiness, and outlines duties of spouses and parents.