Teleological Argument Essay plan

Question 1

Intro

Answer 1

• Brief outline of Teleological Argument
• Explain who the main players in the theory are
• Say why the teleological argument is important
• Outline what you are going to write in this essay

Question 2

Section one- Design Qua Regularity

Answer 2

• Explain what this is
• Explain how St Thomas Aquinas uses it
• Give quote
• Add your opinion on design qua regularity

Question 3

Section two- Design Qua Purpose

Answer 3

• Explain what this is
• Explain William Paley and his analogy and how this links with design qua purpose
• Give quote
• Add your opinion on design qua purpose

Question 4

Section three- Anthropic Principle

Answer 4

• Explain what this is
• Explain F.R Tennants views on the anthropic principle
• Give quote
• Explain Richard Swineburnes views on anthropic principle
• Add your opinion on anthropic principle

Question 5

Section 4

Answer 5

• Give 3 detailed strengths of the Teleological Argument

- Give detailed opinion on these strengths of Teleological Argument

Question 6

Section 5

Answer 6

• Give 3 detailed weaknesses of the Teleological Argument

- Give detailed opinion on the weaknesses of Teleological Argument

Question 7

Section 6- Conclusion of the essay

Answer 7

• Summarise the key points made

- Give clear opinion linking back to the question