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Why is the cosmological argument considered stronger evidence for the existence of G-d?
Why is the cosmological argument considered stronger evidence for the existence of G-d?
- It presents an analogy of a complex watch to explain G-d's creation.
- It emphasizes the intricate design of the human eye.
- It focuses on the harmonious functioning of complex parts in nature.
- It aligns with scientific theories like the big bang theory. (correct)
What does the teleological argument mainly emphasize?
What does the teleological argument mainly emphasize?
- The demonstration of Aquinas' first 3 ways.
- The analogy of a complex watch. (correct)
- The complexity of the human eye.
- The scientific theories about the origin of the universe.
Which argument draws parallels between nature and a watch?
Which argument draws parallels between nature and a watch?
- Moral argument
- Teleological argument (correct)
- Cosmological argument
- Ontological argument
What does William Paley compare to nature to argue for the existence of G-d?
What does William Paley compare to nature to argue for the existence of G-d?
Why do some consider the cosmological argument stronger than the teleological argument?
Why do some consider the cosmological argument stronger than the teleological argument?
Which argument is criticized for its reliance on analogy, such as comparing nature to a watch?
Which argument is criticized for its reliance on analogy, such as comparing nature to a watch?
Why did G-d create evil?
Why did G-d create evil?
How does Darwin's proclamation about parasitic wasps challenge the design argument?
How does Darwin's proclamation about parasitic wasps challenge the design argument?
How does Bertrand Russell's quote 'the universe is just a brute fact' differ from other arguments?
How does Bertrand Russell's quote 'the universe is just a brute fact' differ from other arguments?
Why does the text suggest that the cosmological argument holds a stronger position than the teleological argument?
Why does the text suggest that the cosmological argument holds a stronger position than the teleological argument?
How does Mill's development regarding the problem of evil affect the teleological argument?
How does Mill's development regarding the problem of evil affect the teleological argument?
In what way does Bertrand Russell's view differ from the concept of perceiving the universe as a 'brute fact'?
In what way does Bertrand Russell's view differ from the concept of perceiving the universe as a 'brute fact'?
According to Aquinas, why can't everything cause itself?
According to Aquinas, why can't everything cause itself?
Why does David Hume challenge the idea of an infinite chain of causes?
Why does David Hume challenge the idea of an infinite chain of causes?
What does Leibniz use to contest Hume's logic?
What does Leibniz use to contest Hume's logic?
How does Bertrand Russell counteract the idea that every event within a series must have a cause?
How does Bertrand Russell counteract the idea that every event within a series must have a cause?
What is the main argument of the Teleological argument?
What is the main argument of the Teleological argument?
Why does Paley use the analogy of a watch in his argument?
Why does Paley use the analogy of a watch in his argument?
How does David Hume counteract Paley's watch analogy?
How does David Hume counteract Paley's watch analogy?
'Why can't we ask what caused all of the twenty particles?' counters which argument made by David Hume?
'Why can't we ask what caused all of the twenty particles?' counters which argument made by David Hume?
What does Leibniz believe about partial explanations?
What does Leibniz believe about partial explanations?
'Cause and effect' is a concept that applies to which aspect according to Bertrand Russell?
'Cause and effect' is a concept that applies to which aspect according to Bertrand Russell?
According to Swinburne, why is there no reason to say that there is more than one designer?
According to Swinburne, why is there no reason to say that there is more than one designer?
How does Hume critique Paley's teleological argument?
How does Hume critique Paley's teleological argument?
Why does Hume refer to the world as 'apparent design'?
Why does Hume refer to the world as 'apparent design'?
How does Hume's ship analogy challenge the notion of intelligent design?
How does Hume's ship analogy challenge the notion of intelligent design?
What does Hume argue about the order in the world according to his ship analogy?
What does Hume argue about the order in the world according to his ship analogy?
Why does science support the cosmological argument over the argument from design?
Why does science support the cosmological argument over the argument from design?
How does Darwin's theory of evolution relate to the cosmological argument?
How does Darwin's theory of evolution relate to the cosmological argument?
Why is G-d referred to as a 'prime mover type G-d' instead of a theistic deity?
Why is G-d referred to as a 'prime mover type G-d' instead of a theistic deity?
According to Mill, what paradox arises when considering G-d as an omnibenevolent and omnipotent designer?
According to Mill, what paradox arises when considering G-d as an omnibenevolent and omnipotent designer?
Why does Mill argue that G-d creating evil divests him of his superlunary nature?
Why does Mill argue that G-d creating evil divests him of his superlunary nature?
