Arguments From Observation

Question 1

Aquinas- teleological

Answer 1

Only way humams can knkw god is through the world he created.
Everything in the universe has purpose
5 ways- existamce of god couod be demonstrated in two ways, natural theology & revelation (Bible + direct relations).

Question 2

Paley theory- teleological

Answer 2

Analogy- watch analogy(watch had a meaning, purpose behind structure)
He says you can apply this to nature to gain knowledge of god eg birds w wings.
Universe intentionally designed by a designer.

Question 3

Paley criticisms

Answer 3

We may be ignorant of how watches are made so not pay it mimd
Watches have faults
Even so,e bits of a watch have no purpose
It may have formed by chance

Question 4

Hume - rejects tele argument

Answer 4

1) the universe is nothing like a machine, it’s more organic like a vegatable, perhaps it just grew
2) If there is a designer we have no clue what they are or whats they’re about.