key words

teleological?

looking to the end results (telos) in order to draw a conclusion about what is right or wrong

natural theology?

drawing conclusions about the nature and activity of God by using reason and observing the world

a posteriori

arguments which draw conclusions based on observation through experience

multiverse?

a hypothetical space or realm consisting of a number of universes, of which our own universe is only one

fine-tuning

our laws of nature and our cosmos appear to be delicately fine-tuned for life to emerge, in a way that seems hard to attribute to chance

epicurean hypothesis?

the universe could have developed into a comparatively ordered state simply by chance

design qua purpose?

parts of the universe appear to work for a specific purpose

design qua regularity?

tThe regularity in the universe shows evidence of a designer

anthropic principle?

the universe is designed in a way that allows life to grow and develop

aesthetic principle?

human beings can appreciate and enjoy beauty etc. – none of which is vital to survival, but is there to develop qualities of beauty and love

analogy?

a comparison made between one thing and another in an effort to aid understanding