Philosophy: The Cosmological Argument and Analogies
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What is the study of ideas and questions about life called?

  • Theistic philosophy
  • Philosophy (correct)
  • Cosmological study
  • Agnostic reasoning

    • What does an atheist believe in?

  • God
  • Goddess
  • God or gods
  • None of the above (correct)

    • Who put forward the cosmological argument for the existence of God?

  • Agnostic philosopher
  • Christian monk
  • Atheist philosopher
  • St Thomas Aquinas (correct)

    • What is the design argument based on?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an agnostic believe about the existence of God or gods?

    <p>Believes it is not possible to know whether God or gods exist or not</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a theist believe in?

    <p>God or gods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Thomas Aquinas?

    <p>A Christian monk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is analogy used for?

    <p>To make an argument clearer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the assumption?

    <p>Something that is taken for granted without being proven</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the design argument state?

    <p>The universe provides evidence of design, which requires a designer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a cosmological argument argue for?

    <p>There is a God because God is the cause of the universe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Theists believe about God's omnibenevolence?

    <p>God is all-loving and infinitely good.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the arguments used by Theists to support the existence of God?

    <p>Design argument</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the view of Atheists regarding God's existence?

    <p>God's existence is impossible to prove.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which philosopher's view agrees with the conclusion drawn by Atheists regarding the existence of God?

    <p>Epicurus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Agnostics believe about the existence of God?

    <p>It is not possible to know whether God exists or not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the quote 'Doubt is not a pleasant condition but certainty is an absurd one' mean?

    <p>It suggests that Agnostics are uncertain about the existence of God.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What evidence do Theists believe supports the existence of God according to the text?

    <p>The universe must have been caused by something.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of William Paley's design argument?

    <p>The analogy between a watch and the human eye</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to William Paley, why does the human eye suggest the existence of a designer?

    <p>Because it is a well-structured design</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Epicurus use to argue against the existence of God?

    <p>The existence of suffering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Epicurus, what does the presence of suffering indicate about God's nature?

    <p>God is not all-powerful and not all-loving</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Theists believe about the nature of God?

    <p>God is all-knowing and all-seeing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of analogy in William Paley's argument?

    <p>To make a clear comparison between the watch and human eye</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the design argument state about the universe?

    <p>It provides evidence of design and requires a designer, but not necessarily God</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is common to both natural and moral suffering according to Epicurus?

    <p>They show that God is not omnipotent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Agnostics believe about the existence of God?

    <p>They believe it is not possible to know whether God or gods exist or not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which philosopher's view aligns with the conclusion drawn by Atheists regarding the existence of God?

    <p>Epicurus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Philosophy?

    <p>The study of ideas and questions about life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a Theist believe about God?

    <p>God is all-knowing and all-seeing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Philosophy of God and Existence

    • Philosophy is the study of ideas and questions about life.

    Beliefs about God's Existence

    • An Atheist believes that God does not exist.
    • An Agnostic believes that the existence or non-existence of God is unknown or cannot be known.
    • A Theist believes in the existence of God.

    Cosmological Argument

    • The cosmological argument for the existence of God was put forward by Thomas Aquinas.
    • This argument argues that the existence of the universe requires a first cause or uncaused cause, which is God.

    Design Argument

    • The design argument is based on the idea that the complexity and order in the universe suggest the existence of a designer, namely God.
    • William Paley's design argument states that the universe shows evidence of design, much like a watch implies the existence of a watchmaker.
    • According to Paley, the human eye suggests the existence of a designer due to its complexity and order.

    Epicurean Argument

    • Epicurus argues against the existence of God using the problem of evil, which states that the presence of suffering indicates that God is either not all-powerful or not all-good.
    • According to Epicurus, the presence of suffering in the world indicates that God is either not omnibenevolent or not omnipotent.

    Analogy in Argumentation

    • Analogy is used in William Paley's design argument to compare the universe to a watch, implying that both require a designer.
    • Analogy is used to illustrate the idea that complexity and order in the universe suggest the existence of a designer.

    Theists' Beliefs

    • Theists believe in the existence of God and God's omnibenevolence.
    • One of the arguments used by Theists to support the existence of God is the cosmological argument.
    • Theists believe that evidence such as the complexity and order in the universe supports the existence of God.

    Agnostics' and Atheists' Beliefs

    • Agnostics believe that the existence of God is unknown or cannot be known.
    • Atheists believe that God does not exist, which aligns with the view of Epicurus.
    • The quote "Doubt is not a pleasant condition but certainty is an absurd one" suggests that certainty about the existence of God is unattainable.

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