The Design Argument
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- Created on: 19-04-16 12:13
Key Facts
Analogical: An argument based on analogies or similarities e.g. Paley's watch
Iductive: An argument based on observations of the world in its parts as well as a whole
Theistic: Based on proving the existence of God
Aspects of the universe as so perfectly adapted to fulfil their function that they show evidence of being deliberately designed- shows intelligence
This can only be explained by references to an intelligent designer- that designer is called God
Anthropic principle: a universe to support human life
Aesthetic principle: Beauty in the world is proof of an intelligent designer
Swinburne believed that the probability of the existence of God has increased by evidence of design of the universe- This is planned not irregular.
Thomas Aquinas
There is beneficial order in the universe, that leads to an end or purpose
Could not have happened by chance
Not all objects have the intelligence to work towards that end or purpose
So there must be a being that has intelligence…
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