Design Argument Strengths

Question 1

Immanuel Kant

Answer 1

A posteriori - based on empirical nature

Universe & inhabitants couldn’t be explained by universe = intelligent designer

Question 2

D

Answer 2

•The design argument, an inductive argument, follows strict philosophical logic (premise – premise – conclusion).

Question 3

C

Answer 3

cumulative – the more we inspect nature, the more we see evidence of complexity, regularity and purpose which requires explanation

Question 4

Example of natural theology…

Answer 4

•The argument, which is an example of natural theology based upon reason, compliments the claims made within revealed theology (e.g. The Book of Genesis)

Question 5

Swinburne

Answer 5

They way the universe fits perfectly for the development of human life shows that it has been created by a loving creator.
God is the best explanation - providential nature of the universe –> It contains food, air, water.

Question 6

F.R Tennant

Answer 6

Aesthetic Principle - existence of intelligent designer shown through beauty, nature, music, art & literature

Question 7

John Polkinghorne

Answer 7

Beauty of natural laws show that they didn’t happen by chance
Existence of physical universe proof of a designer - anthropic principle