EOT : Design Argument Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Design Argument
A
. William Paley noticed that the world was so well ordered, balanced and beautiful that it must be designed.
. If it is designed then it must have a designer
2
Q
Strengths of the Design Argument
A
. It is based on our own experience of design, there are purposeful and well ordered objects in the world
. It complements the Christian view of creation
. It encourages scientific examination of the world aiming to understand the scientific laws as made by the creator
3
Q
Weaknesses of the Argument for Design
A
. If God purposefully designed the world, why is the Evil
. Richard Dawkins said people only see it because they look for it
. Evolution
