9 Questions
What is the fallacy of composition, as mentioned in the text?
Inferring that a property of a part must apply to the whole
According to Hume, what is the issue with the cosmological argument?
It commits the fallacy of composition
What does Martin Luther King's quote 'Faith is the first step without seeing the FULL staircase' imply?
One must take a leap of faith when evidence is lacking
How does Hume argue against the cosmological argument?
By stating that there must be a necessary being on which contingent things depend
What does Aquinas believe would necessitate the existence of a necessary being?
The existence of contingent beings requiring a necessary being for their existence
According to Mackie, what is his objection to the concept of a necessary being?
Mackie believes all beings are contingent
How does Aquinas differentiate between contingent and necessary beings?
'Contingent beings depend on each other, while necessary beings are self-sufficient'
'Leap of faith' in religious contexts refers to:
'Believing in something despite a lack of complete proof'
'Epistemic distance' refers to:
'The inability to comprehend complex philosophical concepts'
This quiz covers counterarguments to the Cosmological Argument, specifically focusing on the 5th way (design argument) and criticisms related to the Fallacy of Composition as discussed by Hume. The content includes responses to Aquinas' 3rd way and explanations of fallacies such as jumping to conclusions.
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