Arguement For The Existence Of God From Observation Flashcards
a posteriori
An argument based on sense experience and observation
Teleological argument
Design argument for the existence of God, through the use of purpose
Cosmological argument
Natural theology (natural law + universe) prove the existence of God
Infinite regress
A chain of events going backwards for ever
Aquinas’ three ways
Motion -> potentiality to actuality
Cause -> universe is result of cause
Contingency-> it can or can’t exist
Contingent
Can exist or not exist
It relies on something outside of itself to exist
Necessary
Cannot not exist
It does not rely of anything for its own existence and holds the reason for its being within itself
Design qua purpose
Design based on purpose
Design qua regularity
Design based on regularity
Natural selection
Populations of living organisms adapt to their environment to survive and reproduce
Epicurean hypothesis
Finite particles given infinite time will eventually form order
Fallacy of composition
What is observed about the parts cannot be assumed to be the same for the whole
Deductive argument
Premises must logically lead to the conclusion
Inductive argument
Premises do not necessarily led to the conclusion