12 Questions
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.
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.
What analogy does William Paley use to argue similar points as Aquinas?
A watch
Why does Aquinas argue that every inanimate thing is being directed towards some purpose or goal?
Because God is responsible for directing them.
What is the main problem concerning the Cosmological argument mentioned in the text?
Determining the ultimate explanation between God and the universe itself.
Why is the concept of purpose highly debatable according to the text?
Many opponents of the argument reject the idea that nature has a purpose.
What is the purpose of using the analogy of finding a watch on a heath in the text?
To illustrate the presence of intelligent design
What conclusion can be drawn upon finding a broken watch on a heath?
It still implies the watch was designed by an intelligent mind
How does the text suggest one should infer the presence of a designer for the universe?
By recognizing the intricate design in the world
What major criticism of the design argument is discussed in the text?
Criticism from David Hume
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?
To highlight that design itself implies a designer with a purpose
Which philosopher's work is said to have led to criticism of the design argument mentioned in the text?
David Hume
Test your understanding of Aquinas' argument for the existence of God based on design in the world, as discussed by Dr. Peter Vardy. Explore the concept of goal-directed behavior in nature and the implications for the existence of a divine creator.
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