Evaluating the Teleological Argument

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What are 3 strengths of the teleological argument?

  • Evolution can be seen as part of Gods creation plan/ the design of the universe

  • Conditions on earth are just right for human life (Goldilocks effect)

  • It is logical

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How is the design argument logical?

Explains an objects purpose an telos

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What is an example of the design argument being logical?

The eye - All the parts work together to allow vision

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What are 3 weaknesses of the teleological argument?

  • Humans assign purpose to things

  • Big bang theory/evolution

  • Not everything has a purpose

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What are 2 reasons why the teleological arguments can be defended against the challenge of change?

  • What looks like chance could be part of Gods plan

  • The world could not just exist as it is too much of a coincidence that it is just right

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What are 2 reasons why the teleological arguments cannot be defended against the challenge of change?

  • There are so many plants in the universe the one must have the right conditions for life

  • Why would all all loving, all powerful God only create one planet with life on - must be chance