DBR 100 - Ch. 4 Flashcard

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What is Bertrand Russell's main argument against the existence of God?

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There is no conclusive evidence or logical proof to support the existence of God.

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How does Russell critique the First Cause argument for the existence of God?

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By questioning why God should be exempt from the rule that everything must have a cause.

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What is Russell's response to the argument from natural law?

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Natural laws are simply descriptions of how things happen.

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How does Russell address the argument from design?

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By pointing out the imperfections and suffering in the world.

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According to Russell, what does the presence of suffering in the world suggest about a designer?

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The designer is not benevolent or omnipotent.

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What does Russell argue about the necessity of a lawgiver for natural laws?

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Natural laws do not imply the existence of a lawgiver.

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What is the main critique Russell has about the First Cause argument?

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It is self-contradictory.

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What does Russell believe about the evidence for the existence of God?

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There is no conclusive evidence.

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How does Russell view natural laws in relation to God?

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As descriptions of how things happen.

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What does Russell suggest about the imperfections in the world?

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They suggest a designer who is not omnipotent.

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