Design argument 1B

Question 1

Introduction

Answer 1

-attempt to prove existence of God through observation of purpose
-Telos (goal or purpose)
- Paley: complexity and order in universe shows a purposeful & intelligent designer
-a posteriori knowledge
-inductive reasoning, relies on observations
-conclusion is probable

Question 2

Qua purpose

Answer 2

-watch analogy (intricate, complex & purposeful arrangement)= intelligent designer (watchmaker)
-eye= telos
-complexity of nature
-“every manifestation of a designer, every manifestation existed the watch exists in the works of nature” - known as qua purpose

Question 3

Qua regularity

Answer 3

-regularity and order in natural world is a design created for purpose
-clear pattern of four seasons weren’t a random occurrence but a purposeful arrangement
-qua regularity in seasons shows the existence of an intelligent designer