The Design Argument Flashcards
Analogical
An argument based on analogies or similarities - for example, seeing the link between the world and objects of human design
Inductive
An argument based on premises and conclusions, for example, the universe shows order and therefore must have been designed
Intelligent design
The universe shows evidence of having thought-out in its design
Natural selection
The biological process by which certain animals become more or less common due to genetic characteristics and changes
Aesthetic principle
The beauty in the world is proof of intelligent design
Natural laws
The laws of nature, upon which science is based, that govern the way the universe seems to operate
Anthropic principle
The world was designed to support human life
Anthropomorphism
Attributing human characteristics to concepts, objects or other animals
Natural selection
The biological process by which certain animals become more or less common due to genetic characteristics and changes
A posteriori
An argument based on evidence of our observation of the world
