the design argument

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an inference where information or meaning is transferred from one subject to another based on similarities/ comparison
analogy
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The direct link between our observation of the universe and the ‘boundary conditions’ which bought the world into existence. The boundary conditions had to be ‘fine tuned’ by God, otherwise intelligent life would never have developed
anthropomorphic principle
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The habit of attributing human form or ideas to beings other than humans, particularly to Gods or animals
anthropomorphism
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Arguments which depend on sense experience
a posteriori
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Arguments which do not depend on experience.
a priori
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Establishes a conclusion to be true by stating two or more true premises that lead to the conclusion being true.
deductive
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Arguments which use reasoning in which the premises seek to supply strong evidence for the truth of the conclusion
inductive
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An inference is a conclusion reached through evidence and reasoning
inference
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The view that questions about God's existence, nature and attributes can be answered without referring to scripture or to any other form of special revelation, by using reason, science, history and observation.
natural theology
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A preposition that supports, or helps to support, a conclusion.
premise
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seeks to show that we can perceive evidence of deliberate design in the natural world.
taleological
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The direct link between our observation of the universe and the ‘boundary conditions’ which bought the world into existence. The boundary conditions had to be ‘fine tuned’ by God, otherwise intelligent life would never have developed

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The habit of attributing human form or ideas to beings other than humans, particularly to Gods or animals

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Arguments which depend on sense experience

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Arguments which do not depend on experience.

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