Philosophy Flashcards
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What is the meaning of ‘a posteriori’?
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2
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What is the meaning of ‘inductive’?
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3
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Can inductive arguments be used as proofs?
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4
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Explain - simply - what Paley’s design Qua Purpose is.
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5
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Explain - simply - the Analogy of the Watch.
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6
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What does complexity and purpose mean for something?
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7
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Give two examples of things that have complexity and purpose.
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8
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What does Paley conclude about complexity and purpose?
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9
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Give three strengths of the design argument.
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10
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Give three weaknesses of the design argument.
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11
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Give a defence of the design argument to Hume’s criticism.
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12
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How does Hume criticise the design argument?
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13
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How does Swinburne defend the design argument?
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14
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What is Hume’s evidential problem of evil?
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15
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Design arguments are inductive and a posteriori. How is this a strength?
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