Teleological argument. Flashcards
1
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Definition of the teleological argument.
A
Everything has a telos, including things in the natural world. Watch analogy- if something has a telos, it must have a designer. A posteriori argument. Everything is designed perfectly.
2
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Design qua purpose.
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Everything has a function and was specifically designed: a human eye is more complex than a watch.
3
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Design qua regularity.
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Everything in the universe follows a pattern, suggesting a design. Newton: cause+ effect. The solar system.
4
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3 qualifications.
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-Even if it is broken, it was designed.
-Even if every part is not understood, it was still designed.
-Even if you have never seen a watch before, it is still designed.
