Teleological argument
This can be used for any exam board as I believe it's surplus information for most.
Can be useful for 'argumentative' style questions (ex. Part 'B's in OCR AS Philosophy of Religion)
As always, please let me know of any typos! ^_^
- Created by: Niamhableful
- Created on: 01-05-12 22:10
Other questions in this quiz
2. What 1807 book is Dawkin's label of natural selection referencing?
- Natural Theology - William Paley
- Harry Potter - JK Rowling
- The Emperors New Mind - Rogar Penrose
- The Origin of Species - Charles Dawkins
- Dialogues Concerning Natural Reason - Hume
3. What does Dawkins view religion as?
- An opportunity for a personal, loving relationship with God
- An excuse not to think scientifically
- A worthwhile effort of self-discovery
- A repressive tool for the social obliteration of non-Aryans
- Insert other wrong answer here
4. Which of the following is NOT an argument of Dawkins?
- Science has proven itself to be more than just another theory - aeroplanes, trains etc.
- Natural selection entirely accounts for our purpose and demonstrates nature is wholly indifferent to our plight -sad face-
- The discovery of DNA explains the existence of humanity
- Nonetheless, religion has worthwhile social and spiritual benefit
- There is no need to assume God exists to account for human life as there is no fundamental/deep distinction between living and non-living material
5. William Dembski begins his consideration of the teleological argument by qualifying signs of 'design' in comparison to 'chance' or 'necessity'. Which two factors does Dembski consider to be signs of intelligent creation?
- Qua regularity and qua purpose
- Consciousness and care for others
- Designed regularity and designed purpose
- Complexity and pattern
- Dawkins and Darwin
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