Telelogical Intro

Question 1

What is teleological argument based on ?

Answer 1

Observation

Question 2

If based on observation what argument is it ?

Answer 2

Experience , a posterior

Question 3

Where does teleological come from ?

Answer 3

Greek word Telos meaning end and purpose

Question 4

What are the two famous telogical arguement ?

Answer 4

• William paley (watchmaker)
• Thomas Aquinas (the fifth way )

Question 5

What does Aquinas fifth way see in things ?

Answer 5

Things lack knowledge

Question 6

Example of things that lack knowledge according to Aquinas Fifth way ?

Answer 6

Natural object that act for purpose

Question 7

How does natural objects achieve their ends according to Aquinas : fifth way ?

Answer 7

By design not chance

Question 8

What can something with intelligence can and cannot do according to Aquinas ?

Answer 8

Something without intelligence cannot move to an end so directed with knowledge and intelligence

Question 9

What example does Aquinas use for intelligence and knowledge being directed ?

Answer 9

Just as arrow directed by archer

Question 10

An intelligent being must exist that does what ?

Answer 10

Directs all natural things to their end

Question 11

Who is this intelligent being ?

Answer 11

God