Metaphysics of God

Question 1

What is the design argument from analogy (Hume) P&C

Answer 1

P1 In ‘the fitting of means to ends’, nature resembles the products of human design.
P2 Similar effects have similar causes
P3 The cause of the products of human design is an intelligent mind that intended the design.
C1 Therefore the cause of nature is an intelligent mind that intended the design and God exists.

‘Fitting means to end’ means the intricate coordination of parts to achieve a purpose.
Resemblance to a machine.

Question 2

What is William Paleys design arguement from spatial order ?

Answer 2

Deductive

P1 Anything that has parts organised to serve a purpose is designed.
P2 Nature contains things which have parts that are organised to serve a purpose.
C1 Therefore, nature contains things which are designed.
P3 Design can only be explained by a designer
P4 a designer must (a) be or have a mind and (b) be distinct from what is designed.
C2 Therefore, nature was designed by a mind that is distinct from nature.
C3 Therefore such a mind (God) exists.