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According to Dr. Peter Vardy's argument, why does he suggest that everything in nature is directed towards a goal?
According to Dr. Peter Vardy's argument, why does he suggest that everything in nature is directed towards a goal?
- Because someone with awareness and understanding must direct it. (correct)
- Because nature itself is intelligent and purposeful.
- Because everything in nature lacks awareness.
- Because every body in nature has awareness and understanding.
How does Aquinas compare the world to an arrow shot from an archer's bow?
How does Aquinas compare the world to an arrow shot from an archer's bow?
- The world is directed towards a goal with purpose, just like an arrow shot by an archer. (correct)
- The world is constantly changing direction like an arrow in a storm.
- The world is aimless and purposeless like a randomly flying arrow.
- The world has no direction or purpose like a broken arrow.
What analogy does William Paley use to argue similar points as Aquinas?
What analogy does William Paley use to argue similar points as Aquinas?
- A watch (correct)
- A compass
- A sundial
- A telescope
Why does Aquinas argue that every inanimate thing is being directed towards some purpose or goal?
Why does Aquinas argue that every inanimate thing is being directed towards some purpose or goal?
What is the main problem concerning the Cosmological argument mentioned in the text?
What is the main problem concerning the Cosmological argument mentioned in the text?
Why is the concept of purpose highly debatable according to the text?
Why is the concept of purpose highly debatable according to the text?
What is the purpose of using the analogy of finding a watch on a heath in the text?
What is the purpose of using the analogy of finding a watch on a heath in the text?
What conclusion can be drawn upon finding a broken watch on a heath?
What conclusion can be drawn upon finding a broken watch on a heath?
How does the text suggest one should infer the presence of a designer for the universe?
How does the text suggest one should infer the presence of a designer for the universe?
What major criticism of the design argument is discussed in the text?
What major criticism of the design argument is discussed in the text?
Why is it mentioned in the text that one does not need to know the purpose of the watch or universe to infer a designer?
Why is it mentioned in the text that one does not need to know the purpose of the watch or universe to infer a designer?
Which philosopher's work is said to have led to criticism of the design argument mentioned in the text?
Which philosopher's work is said to have led to criticism of the design argument mentioned in the text?
