William Paley Flashcards

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When did William paley write?

A

18th century

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2
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Watch analogy part 1

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  1. Find a pocket watch you’d know it was designed for a purpose

Ordered not regular. Not by chance

Planet(rational regularity) + eyes (purpose)

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Watch analogy part 2

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Now imagine baby watches. You’d conclude re designer was super intelligent.

Therefore designer of the world = most intelligent being

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