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What is the main focus of design arguments like Paley's Analogical Argument?
What is the main focus of design arguments like Paley's Analogical Argument?
- Dismissing the idea of a purposeful universe
- Promoting skepticism about the existence of God
- Using empirical evidence to support belief in God (correct)
- Proving God's existence with 100% certainty
Why does William Paley use the analogy of a watch in his argument?
Why does William Paley use the analogy of a watch in his argument?
- To showcase the flaws in design arguments
- To criticize the concept of a divine creator
- To emphasize the randomness of the universe
- To illustrate the order and purpose found in objects (correct)
What does Paley's argument suggest about the order of the watch parts?
What does Paley's argument suggest about the order of the watch parts?
- It is inconsequential to the functioning of the watch
- It proves that watches are flawed creations
- It is evidence of a watchmaker's design (correct)
- It hinders the watch from working properly
What distinguishes between a stone found while walking and a watch, according to Paley's Analogical Argument?
What distinguishes between a stone found while walking and a watch, according to Paley's Analogical Argument?
What term best describes Paley's approach in using the analogy of a watch in his argument?
What term best describes Paley's approach in using the analogy of a watch in his argument?
According to Paley's analogy, what is the purpose of the eye?
According to Paley's analogy, what is the purpose of the eye?
What principle does Paley use to support the existence of a 'world maker'?
What principle does Paley use to support the existence of a 'world maker'?
What is the main argument behind Paley's 'Design qua regularity' argument?
What is the main argument behind Paley's 'Design qua regularity' argument?
According to the Intelligent Design argument, what does the improbability of life on Earth suggest?
According to the Intelligent Design argument, what does the improbability of life on Earth suggest?
Which of the following arguments is NOT directly based on the idea of 'Design qua specification'?
Which of the following arguments is NOT directly based on the idea of 'Design qua specification'?
