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Open Ended

Explain the analogy used by William Paley regarding the watch. How does it relate to the Design Argument?

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According to Aquinas, why must there be an intelligent being directing nature?

• Because objects lack intelligence

• Because nature is chaotic

• Because everything is random

• Because intelligence is not needed

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What are the main components of the Design Argument as presented in the text?

• The universe has order, purpose, and regularity

• The universe is chaotic and random

• The designer of the universe is unknown

• The complexity of the universe shows evidence of design

Open Ended

In what ways are Aquinas’ and Paley’s views similar and different? Which view is the most convincing?

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What is the difference between Aquinas' and Paley's views?

• Aquinas focuses on regularity of action

• Paley emphasizes design and purpose

• Both views suggest a designer

• Neither view is convincing

Open Ended

Is beauty evidence of design?

Open Ended

In your opinion, which of these philosopher's views is the most convincing and which the least – why?

Multiple Choice

What are some challenges against the Teleological Argument?

• The universe could be a result of lucky chance.

• The designer must be God.

• The world resembles a watch.

• The universe is orderly.

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What are some arguments in favor of the Teleological Argument?

• The universe is chaotic and disorderly.

• The universe is fine-tuned for life.

• Science tells us why laws exist.

• The world resembles a watch.

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What is the principle of natural selection as described in the text?

• It is a mechanism of evolution

• It is a justification of evil

• It is a comparison of two things

• It is a planning for human needs

Open Ended

Explain how Paley’s example of the watch illustrates his argument for the existence of God.

Multiple Choice

What is the significance of the statement 'Entities should not be multiplied beyond necessity'?

• There is no need for multiple gods

• It supports the existence of one god

• It questions the nature of existence

• It emphasizes the complexity of the universe

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How does natural selection relate to the appearance of design in the universe?

• It is a blind and automatic process

• It requires intelligence

• It is purely mechanical

• It is driven by biological impulses

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What does the analogy of the arrow represent in the context of the Teleological Argument?

• It requires an intelligent being to direct it

• It is a natural phenomenon

• It is a random occurrence

• It is a mechanical process

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of the Teleological Argument?

• Explanation by reference to end or purpose

• Aesthetic Argument - Relating to beauty

• Anthropic Argument - nature planning in advance

• Epicurean theory - order would still develop

Multiple Choice

What are the implications of the existence of evil in the universe according to the text?

• It proves the universe is chaotic

• It suggests a flawed designer

• It indicates a lack of purpose

• It shows the universe is perfect

Poll

How confident do you feel about this topic now?

• Very confident
• Somewhat confident
• Not confident