Paley's Design Argument Quiz

What does Paley's design argument suggest about living things?

• They are random and lack purpose.

• They are designed and have a purpose.

• They are chaotic and disorganized.

• They are simple and easy to understand.

According to Paley, what is the significance of finding a watch in a field compared to a stone?

• Both are equally insignificant.

• A watch implies design and purpose, unlike a stone.

• A stone is more complex than a watch.

• Both suggest natural occurrence.

What does Paley use as an example to illustrate the complexity and purpose of living things?

• The human hand

• The eye

• The heart

• The brain

What does the coordination and intricacy of interrelations between parts in living things suggest?

• Randomness

• Chaos

• Design

• Simplicity

What is the mark of design according to the text?

• Random arrangement of parts

• Parts organized for a purpose

• Complexity without purpose

• Simplicity and randomness

What does Paley argue about the works of nature?

• They are random and without purpose

• They have parts organized for a purpose

• They are simple and unorganized

• They do not require a designer

According to Paley, what is required for design?

• Randomness and chaos

• Simplicity and ease

• A mind with consciousness and thought

• Complexity without order

What conclusion does Paley draw about the designer?

• The designer is part of the universe

• The designer is a mind distinct from the universe

• The designer is a random force

• The designer is unnecessary

What is the main objection David Hume raises against the analogy between the universe and human artifacts?

• Human artifacts are not designed for a purpose.

• The universe and human artifacts are too similar.

• There is a great disproportion between a part of the universe and the whole universe.

How does Paley respond to Hume's objection regarding the analogy between natural things and watches?

• Paley argues that natural things are exactly like watches.

• Paley claims that natural things have a property that supports the inference of a designer.

• Paley states that watches are not designed for a purpose.

• Paley agrees with Hume's objection and offers no counterargument.