Reconstruction of argumentation about the possibility of natural theology in confessional polemics at the turn of the 16th and 17th centuries

This article describes the problem of possibility natural theology, as it was understood in discussion between Catholics and Protestants at turn 16th 17th centuries. The topic is relevant because on one hand, category theologia naturalis by this time accumulated a lot theological philosophical values, for some traditions system-forming that identifies relation certain concepts early modern science. On other formed point around which arguments against fundamental decisions were built field ontology, epistemology, anthropology, etc. Thus, its possibilities, composition, connection with theology Revelation (theologia revelata) factor development confessional thought period. In studying problem, emphasis placed ways to conceptualize idea since determined strategy argumentation, thinker chooses, justifying positive or negative assessment significance problem. A special attribute approach consideration how within agenda specific argumentation (in particular, William Ames’ works). allowed us reveal an authentic understanding scope structure characteristic authors centuries, well describe systematize various into single evaluation phenomenon theology.