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What is the primary command word for AO1 exam questions?

  • Examine (correct)
  • Describe
  • Discuss
  • Analyze

According to the exam tips, how many paragraphs should be aimed for in AO1 answers?

  • 3 paragraphs
  • 2 paragraphs
  • 1 paragraph
  • 4+ paragraphs (correct)

Which of the following best defines an empiricist in the context of David Hume?

  • A person who supports solely spiritual knowledge
  • A person who rejects sensory experience
  • A person focused solely on abstract reasoning
  • A person who believes knowledge is based on sensory experience (correct)

What significant aspect of Hume's philosophy is highlighted in regard to the Teleological Argument?

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What is the recommended time allocation for answering AO1 questions?

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Which philosopher is specifically mentioned in relation to examining criticisms of the Design Argument?

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What structure should be followed when writing paragraphs for AO1 questions?

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How should quotes be used in AO1 answers?

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What does the term metaphysical refer to?

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Which of the following is an example of a metaphysical concept?

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What implication does the idea of a limited designer suggest?

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According to the content, how can metaphysical concepts be characterized?

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What is a key consideration in assessing Hume's argument about the universe's design?

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Which of the following phrases best describes metaphysical ideas?

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What does the reference to God and heaven suggest about metaphysical concepts?

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In considering the idea of design in the universe, what does teamwork imply?

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What does the phrase 'Do you know the meaning of all of those words?' imply?

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Which of these best summarizes the focus of the interaction?

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What skill is being assessed when one is asked about the meaning of words?

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How would one best prepare for a question about word meanings?

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What does asking if someone knows the meaning of something typically indicate?

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If someone cannot define a word when asked, what might that suggest?

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What does Hume argue regarding our experience of design?

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According to the Epicurean Hypothesis, how can the ordered state of the world be explained?

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Why might someone ask about the meanings of multiple words at once?

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Which context would make the question about word meanings most relevant?

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What criticism does Hume make concerning the assumption of design?

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What is a likely consequence of someone providing incorrect meanings of words?

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How does the viewpoint of Richard Dawkins conflict with the design argument?

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What does the concept of infinite time imply in Epicurus' philosophy?

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What type of question is 'Do you know the meaning of all of those words?' considered?

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What does Epicurus suggest about God in relation to the existence of evil?

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What is the inconsistent triad mentioned in the content?

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How does Hume view the analogy between designers of machines and the universe?

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What alternative explanation for the universe does Hume seem to lean towards?

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In what way does anthropomorphism relate to discussions about the existence of God?

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What does Hume suggest theologians spend much time doing in response to questions of evil?

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According to the content, what quality must a being possess to be considered omnibenevolent?

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What does Hume imply about the ailments afflicting life forms?

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What is the main focus of David Hume's critique in 'Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion'?

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What significant aspect do all three philosophers in Hume's dialogue agree upon?

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What is one common misconception about Hume's critique of Design Arguments?

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According to Hume, what can be inferred if we accept that the universe was designed?

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What does Hume suggest might be the nature of the designer of the universe?

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What implication does Hume's phrase 'a wise man proportions his belief to his evidence' suggest?

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What aspect of Paley's argument does Hume challenge in his critique?

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What does the term 'metaphysical' refer to in the context of Hume's argument?

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Sentence

A sequence of words that convey a complete thought.

Synonyms

Words that have the same or similar meanings.

Antonyms

Words that have opposite meanings.

Semantics

The study of the meanings of words.

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Syntax

The arrangement of words into phrases, clauses, and sentences.

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Denotation

The literal meaning of a word or phrase.

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Connotation

The implied or suggested meaning of a word or phrase.

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Noun

A word that refers to a person, place, thing, or idea.

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Adjective

A word that describes a noun.

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Verb

A word that expresses an action or a state of being.

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Metaphysical Concepts

Ideas and concepts that cannot be experienced through our senses, such as God, heaven, or Plato's World of Forms.

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Limited Designer

The idea that our universe was designed by one being, often suggested to be a god.

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Design as Teamwork Argument

The argument that design is typically a collaborative effort, therefore a single designer of the universe is unlikely.

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Hume's Argument

Hume's argument suggests that the idea of a single, limited designer for the universe is improbable, based on the complexity and collaborative nature of design.

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Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion

A philosophical work by David Hume that uses dialogue to explore the existence and nature of God.

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Design Argument

A philosophical argument that attempts to prove the existence of God based on the perceived design or order in the universe.

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Hume's Critique of the Design Argument

Hume's argument that even if the universe was designed, there is no evidence to conclude the designer was the Christian God.

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Principle of Proportionality

A principle that states a cause must be proportional to its effect. Hume argues that the evidence of the universe's design is not sufficient to assume a God with the attributes of the Christian God.

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Metaphysical Being

A being that exists outside of the physical world, often referred to as a spiritual being.

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Design of the Universe

The concept of attributing the origin of the universe to a designer, often understood as God.

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Natural Theology by Paley

A book by William Paley, published in 1802, which argues for the existence of God based on the analogy of a watchmaker.

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Teleological Argument

The Teleological Argument is a philosophical argument that argues for the existence of God from the evidence of design and order in the universe. It suggests that because the universe exhibits intricate design and purpose, there must be a designer, and that designer is God.

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David Hume

David Hume was a Scottish philosopher who famously criticized the Teleological Argument. He argued that the argument relies on an analogy that is flawed and that it fails to provide sufficient evidence for the existence of God.

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Empiricism

Empiricism is the philosophical belief that all knowledge is based on experience derived from the senses. Empiricists argue that we can only know things that we can observe or experience through our senses.

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Sceptic

A sceptic is a person who doubts or questions accepted beliefs or opinions. Sceptics are not necessarily opposed to beliefs, but they seek evidence and reasons for belief before accepting them as true.

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The Flawed Analogy

Hume argued that the Teleological Argument relies on an analogy between the universe and a human-made artifact (like a watch). But he argued that this analogy is faulty because the universe is fundamentally different from human-made artifacts.

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Lack of Evidence for a Specific God

Hume also argued that the Teleological Argument fails to provide any evidence for a particular God. He argued that there could be multiple possible explanations for the design of the universe, and that there is no reason to believe that God is the most likely explanation.

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Natural Processes

Hume suggested that the order and complexity of the universe might be a product of natural processes rather than a divine designer. He argued that the universe may have evolved over time, leading to the apparent design and order we observe.

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Significance of Hume's Criticisms

Hume's criticisms of the Teleological Argument are significant because they challenge the argument's validity and raise important questions about the nature of evidence and reasoning in the context of religious belief.

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Epicurus' Question About Evil

The question of how evil exists in a world created by an omnipotent and omnibenevolent God.

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Omnipotent (All-powerful)

The belief that God is all powerful and can do anything.

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Omnibenevolent (All-loving)

The belief that God is all loving and cares for all creatures.

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Argument from Design

The belief that the universe is a product of intelligent design, like a watchmaker's creation.

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Anthropomorphism

Attributing human qualities or ideas to non-human entities, such as gods or animals.

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Directed Evolution

The belief that evolution is guided by an external agent, such as God.

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The Inconsistent Triad

A logical argument based on the existence of evil to challenge the existence of a perfect God.

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Theodicy

An attempt to justify the existence of evil in a world created by a benevolent God.

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Hume's Design Argument Limitation

Hume argues that our experience of design is limited to the machines we create, making it impossible to apply our understanding of design to the universe as a whole.

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Hume's Chance Hypothesis

Hume's argument challenges the idea that the universe was designed by a deity by suggesting that the universe's order could have emerged by chance.

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Epicurus and Atomic Arrangement

Epicurus believed that the world is composed of invisible atoms constantly rearranging, suggesting that order could arise naturally over infinite time.

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Multiverse Hypothesis

This hypothesis, similar to Epicurus' idea, proposes that our universe is just one of many, some chaotic and some ordered, making our observed order not exceptional.

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What is the Design Argument?

The Design Argument uses the apparent order and complexity of the universe to argue for the existence of a divine designer.

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Study Notes

Teleological Argument Revision

  • The Teleological Argument is an argument for the existence of God based on the apparent design in the universe.
  • This argument often uses analogies to suggest a designer, similar to how a watch implies a watchmaker.
  • Key terms are important for understanding and revising the Teleological Argument including concepts like design, purpose, order, and complexity.

Exam Preparation

  • A 15-word grid is expected for exam preparation on the teleological argument.
  • This grid should include key terms, key names, key phrases, key points, and relevant quotes from the study materials.
  • Command words for the exam will be 'Examine'.
  • The exam will require candidates to present key ideas from the Teleological argument with relevant supporting evidence from texts and scripture.

Exam Questions - A01

  • Exam questions on A01 topics concerning the Teleological Argument will require detailed examinations of the argument's core ideas.
  • Candidates need to carefully select, present, and develop key concepts related to the teleological argument, using relevant evidence.
  • The prescribed time allotted for these questions is 18 minutes.
  • 10-mark questions on the Teleological Argument may require analysis of Anselm's Ontological Argument alongside the criticisms of the different approaches to proving God's existence.

How to Answer A01 Questions

  • No introduction is required in the exam.
  • The structure of the answers should comprise of paragraphs (4 or more) which include a point, evidence, explanation, and example.
  • Key terms and easy-to-remember quotes from the relevant texts should be used as evidence.
  • Providing a conclusion is not necessary.

Exam Question

  • The question to be answered in the 18 minute time slot is to examine the Teleological Argument for the existence of God. (10 marks)

Critiques of the Teleological Argument

  • Hume's criticisms of the Design Argument are detailed in his "Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion" (1779).
  • Hume's criticisms challenge the inference from apparent design in the universe to the existence of a divine designer.
  • Some critics argue that the design argument is anthropomorphic, projecting human characteristics onto a divine being.

Hume's Arguments

  • Hume argued that even if the universe possesses a discernable design, there is no compelling evidence to connect this design to a being fitting the characteristics of the God of Christian theism.
  • Hume proposes that an alternative designer, a lesser being or even several lesser entities could have produced the design observed in the universe.
  • Hume questioned design in the universe and the analogy used. Drawing comparison with the construction of a ship to suggest a designer to the universe may not be a sound comparison. There may be several other ways to explain how the universe could have been formed.
  • Hume suggested that the existence of imperfection and suffering in the world can be seen to support a flawed and or limited designer, rather than a perfect and benevolent one, such as the God of Christian theism.

Hume's Philosophy

  • Hume was an empiricist, who believed all knowledge comes from experience.
  • He was a sceptic, questioning established beliefs.
  • His work questions whether our understanding of the universe is adequate to determine its cause and origin using design arguments.

Avoiding Common Errors

  • Avoid assuming that Hume was criticizing arguments developed much later.
  • Avoid the misconception that Hume had no knowledge of later theological arguments.
  • Avoid oversimplification of Hume's complex arguments.
  • The existence of evil and imperfection may suggest a morally limited or less powerful divine being as opposed to a perfect, omniscient, and omnipotent God.
  • Anthropomorphism: Giving human characteristics and qualities to God or non-human entities.

Inconsistent Triad

  • Philosophers have questioned the relationship between God's omnipotence (all powerful), omnibenevolence (all loving), and the existence of evil.
  • The existence of evil could lead to a conclusion about a limited rather than perfect creator.

Other Criticisms of the Argument

  • The universe could have developed into a relatively ordered state by chance.

  • Analogy between the universe and the design of man-made objects may be flawed.

  • The concept of a single designer is challenged by various views that indicate likely a multiplicity of designers.

  • The nature of the designer is complex, and can be perceived differently. This difference in perception may be related to the difficulty in arriving at a definitive conclusion about the nature of the designer.

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Prepare for your exam with this comprehensive quiz on the Teleological Argument. Dive into key terms, concepts, and critical analogue comparisons that illustrate the argument for God's existence. Strengthen your understanding and be ready to tackle exam questions effectively.

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