Arguments Regarding Existence, Based On Observation ( Cosmological/Teleological )

Question 1

To what extent is the cosmological argument, a sufficient explanation for the existence of God?

Answer 1

1. Problems with motion and causation
2. Illogical rejection of infinite regress
3. Logical leap to a necessary being/the God of classical theism

Question 2

Critically assess Aquinas’ Fifth Way.

Answer 2

1. PURPOSE/ANALOGY OF THE ARROW & THE ARCHER
2. NATURE OF GOD (LEAP TO THE GOD OF CT)
3. CHALLENGE OF CHANCE

Question 3

‘Paley’s teleological argument successfully defends the existence of God.’

Answer 3

1. PURPOSE/ANALOGY OF THE WATCHMAKER
2. NATURE OF GOD (LEAP TO THE GOD OF CT)
3. CHALLENGE OF CHANCE

Question 4

‘The world was created by chance, not by God’s design.’ Discuss.

Answer 4

1. World created by Gods design
2. Paley is unconvincing/god of classical theism
3. World created by chance

Question 5

To what extent does Hume successfully argue that observation does not prove the existence of God?

Answer 5

1. Cosmological/first cause
2. Humes criticism of teleological
3. Logical leap to the god of classical theism