Arguments For The Existance Of God From Observation Key Words

Question 1

A posteriori

Answer 1

An argument based on sense, experience and observation

Question 2

Teleological argument

Answer 2

Design argument fro the existence of God through the use of purpose

Question 3

Cosmological argument

Answer 3

Natural theology proving the existence of God

Question 4

Inviting regress

Answer 4

A chain of events going backwards forever

Question 5

Aquinas three ways

Answer 5

Motion -> potentially it actuality
Cause -> the universe is a result of cause
Contingency -> it can or can’t exist

Question 6

Contingent

Answer 6

Can exist or not exist; it relies on something outside of itself to exist

Question 7

Necessary

Answer 7

Cannot not exist, doe not rely on anything for its own existence and hold the reason for its being within itself

Question 8

Devin qua purpose

Answer 8

Design based on purpose

Question 9

Design qua regularity

Answer 9

Design base of regularity

Question 10

Natural selection

Answer 10

Population of living organisms adapt to their environment to survive and reproduce

Question 11

Epicurean hypothesis

Answer 11

Finite particles given infinite time will eventually form order

Question 12

Fallacy of composition

Answer 12

What is observed about the parts cannot be assumed to be the same for the whole

Question 13

Deductive argument

Answer 13

Premise must logically lead to rage conclusion

Question 14

Inductive argument

Answer 14

Premises do not necessarily lead to the conclusion