WorksheetsPanpsycast Ep 8 Part 1 Design Argument for the Existence of God
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the main point of William Paley's design argument?
The universe is more complex than a watch
The universe is designed by a watchmaker
The universe is a mechanical system
The universe has a purpose
What is teleology?
The study of natural causes
The study of purpose or ends
The study of complex mechanisms
The study of design
What is an example of a complex organ Paley uses in his argument?
The brain
The heart
The eye
The liver
According to Paley, what would happen if a watch was running 15 minutes late?
It would still be considered designed
It would be considered not designed
It would be considered broken
It would be considered accidental
What is an example of a complex ecosystem in nature?
The desert
The ocean
The rainforest
The tundra
What is an example of a complex system outside of the Earth?
The solar system
The human body
The internet
The atmosphere
According to Paley, what is the purpose of the watch?
To tell the time
To measure distance
To play music
To communicate
What is the difference between a deductive and inductive argument?
Deductive arguments prove something with certainty, while inductive arguments prove something probable
Deductive arguments prove something probable, while inductive arguments prove something with certainty
Deductive arguments use reason alone, while inductive arguments use evidence from the outside world
Deductive arguments use evidence from the outside world, while inductive arguments use reason alone
What is the Greek word for purpose?
Telos
Logos
Ethos
Pathos
What did Paley argue about the complexity of the natural world?
It could have come about by chance
It must have been designed
It is not as complex as a watch
It is not worth studying
