Arguments Of God Based On Observation Flashcards

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Logical fallacy

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An error in logical reasoning

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A posteriori

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An argument based on sense experience and observations of evidence

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Fallacy of compositions

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What is observed about the part cant be assumed to be the same for the whole

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4
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Epicurean Hypothesis

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Finite practices given invite time will eventually form order

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5
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Infinite regress

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A chain of events going backwards for ever

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Contingent

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Relies on something outside itself to exist

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Necessary being

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

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8
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Deism

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The belief in a creator that started the world but then has no further involvement with it

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Inductive

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Evidence is collected from observations and experiences to suggest a hypothesis which is reinforced by further observations and evidence

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