Aquinas Argument for Design and God's Existence Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Because God is responsible for directing them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main problem concerning the Cosmological argument mentioned in the text?

    <p>Determining the ultimate explanation between God and the universe itself.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the concept of purpose highly debatable according to the text?

    <p>Many opponents of the argument reject the idea that nature has a purpose.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using the analogy of finding a watch on a heath in the text?

    <p>To illustrate the presence of intelligent design</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What conclusion can be drawn upon finding a broken watch on a heath?

    <p>It still implies the watch was designed by an intelligent mind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the text suggest one should infer the presence of a designer for the universe?

    <p>By recognizing the intricate design in the world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major criticism of the design argument is discussed in the text?

    <p>Criticism from David Hume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>To highlight that design itself implies a designer with a purpose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which philosopher's work is said to have led to criticism of the design argument mentioned in the text?

    <p>David Hume</p> Signup and view all the answers

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