The Design Argument Flashcards
WIlliam Paley
Teleological Argument
David Hume
Hidden Assumption
Teleological Argument
Design needs a designer.
Universe is complicated, hence must have someone to design.
‘Someone’ is God.
Hidden Assumption
Designer (God) may not be around
Many designers
Designer can be bad. (Unfortunate events)
Why selective comparison? (eye & camera, why not living & living)
Teleological Argument
WIlliam Paley
Hidden Assumption
David Hume
Design needs a designer.
Universe is complicated, hence must have someone to design.
‘Someone’ is God.
Teleological Argument
Designer (God) may not be around
Many designers
Designer can be bad. (Unfortunate events)
Why selective comparison? (eye & camera, why not living & living)
Hidden Assumption