Materialist VS Religious

Materialist view

the universe exists by mere chance

Religious view

the universe exists as a result of a mind

Why can’t science tell us which view is correct?

Science tells us what things do and how they do them

Science cannot tell us why things were made

If there is a thing behind the existence of the universe, what does Lewis say about our ability to know it?

It would remain hidden

It could reveal itself in some way

How does what we know about ourselves (who we are as humans) help us answer the question about which view of reality (questions 1) is correct?

We all have a Natural Law written on our hearts

Therefore, there must be a “Lawgiver”

Explain teleology in your own words

The idea that things occur for a goal or purpose. Everything in nature seems to have a reason on why it is what it is.

What is the Good according to Aristotle?

Eudaimonia – “Human Fulfillment” When parts of the soul are in harmony with each other. We use the rational part of our soul to keep the appetitive and vegetative in order.

What two things happen when we live the not-so-good life? Explain these ideas using the story of Pinocchio.

You become enslaved (Pinocchio & Stromboli)

You become animalistic (Pinocchio & Pleasure Island)

What two things happen when we live the good life?

You are free

You are fully human

What are the criteria for the Good?

     It cannot be lost against our will

                                              -     If the good is something that can be lost outside of your control, are you really at peace? Element of fear is present.

     It must be immaterial

   It cannot change

    It must be infinite

   It must be God