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Teleological Argument - Coggle Diagram
Teleological Argument
Philosophical Responses
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Anthropic Principle
Says we should question how perfect our world is for life because if it weren't so finely tuned, then we wouldn't be here to question it.
Paley's Watch Analogy
Rock - lacks purpose and complexity, so there must not be a designer
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Universe - similarly, the universe is far more complex and vast, so a designer is guaranteed
Scientific Responses
Multiverse Theory
There are millions and billions of other universes out there so it's probable that at least one is suitable for life
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Evolution
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DISAGREE
There is evidence of design - complexity of human eye, human brain and snowflake
Cosmic fine-tuning
Everything in the universe is just right for life (Goldilocks effect) - earth is in Goldilocks zone - gravity - force of Big Bang
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Conclusion God is the designer, therefore God must exist
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P1 The World is beautiful, complex and full of pattern
P3 Where there is design, there must be a designer