Supports Of The Argument Flashcards
1
Q
Who are the supporters of the design argument?
A
- Tennant
- Swinburne
- Behe
2
Q
F. R Tennant’s argument?
A
Aesthetic principle- universe is more than just orderly, it posses a natural beauty that’s beyond what is necessary to live
3
Q
(T)What does this aspect show?
A
The handicraft of God, eg patterns of stars, changing colour of the seasons
4
Q
(T)What does this beauty help humans do?
A
Appreciate life, order, regularity
- it also develops our dislike of chaos as it is ugly - we impose order on things if it doesn’t occur naturally
5
Q
(T)What are things that help contribute to the way we perceive the world as an appealing and attractive place?
A
Art, music and literature
- but we could live without them
