Design Argument Quiz

According to the design argument, what evidence suggests that our world works well?

• The imperfect fitting of Earth's crust plates

• The existence of evil and suffering

• The unique placement of Earth in the solar system

• The theory of evolution by Charles Darwin

Who compared the design of the universe to finding a watch?

• William Paley

• Charles Darwin

• David Hume

• Isaac Newton

What did Isaac Newton use as evidence of the existence of God?

• The unique thumb print of each person

• The imperfect fitting of Earth's crust plates

• The theory of evolution

• The existence of evil and suffering

What did David Hume criticize about the idea of God as a designer?

What is a weakness of the design argument according to the text?

• The existence of evil and suffering

• The imperfect fitting of Earth's crust plates

• The theory of evolution by Charles Darwin

• The complexity of the world

What did William Paley compare the design of the universe to?

• A flower

• A watch

• A tree

• A river

What did Isaac Newton use as evidence of the existence of God?

• The imperfect fitting of Earth's crust plates

• The unique thumb print of each person

• The existence of evil and suffering

• The theory of evolution

What did David Hume criticize about the idea of God as a designer?

What is a weakness of the design argument according to the text?

• The complexity of the world

• The imperfect fitting of Earth's crust plates

• The theory of evolution by Charles Darwin

• The existence of evil and suffering

What is the main idea behind the design argument?

• It suggests that the universe is a result of random events

• It proposes that the universe is designed by an intelligent being

• It argues that the universe is a result of evolution

• It states that the universe is a result of natural disasters