The God of the Gaps Theory and the Concept of Nothing

These flashcards cover key concepts from the lecture on the God of the Gaps Theory and the philosophical exploration of the term 'nothing'.

What does the God of the Gaps theory suggest about human understanding?

Humans tend to fill gaps in their understanding with the idea of God.

How did ancient people explain natural phenomena like storms?

They attributed them to the actions of gods, such as a God of Storms or a God of Thunder.

What happens when people say an event is attributed to God?

It can prevent them from seeking the real explanation of that event.

What is a paradox regarding the term 'nothing'?

Acknowledging that nothing exists implies that there is something, the concept itself.

What example illustrates the concept of 'nothing' not truly existing?

An 'empty' box still contains air, which means something is inside it.

What can we infer about true nothingness from our existing universe?

True nothingness doesn't exist as long as we are aware of existence.

What question arises about God's existence relative to the universe?

If God created the universe, what created God?

What is the irony related to the concept of 'nothing'?

For 'nothing' to exist, we couldn't know of its existence, which supports its definition.