David Hume and the Argument form Design for God's Existence

Question 1

Argument from Design (3)

Answer 1

1. The universe (or its parts) is complex and orderly, like a machine.
2. Machines are made by intelligent designers.
3. Therefore, the universe likely has a designer — God.

Question 2

Hume’s Criticisms (via Philo) (6)

Answer 2

1. Weak Analogy
2. Limited observations
3. Natural causes
4. Flawed design
5. Many designers
6. Anthropomorphism

Question 3

Hume’s Criticisms (via Philo): Weak Analogy

Answer 3

A universe is too different from human-made machines to draw a strong comparison.

Question 4

Hume’s Criticisms (via Philo): Limited Observation

Answer 4

We’ve only seen a small part of the universe and never witnessed its creation.

Question 5

Hume’s Criticisms (via Philo): Natural Causes

Answer 5

Order could come from natural laws, not intelligence.

Question 6

Hume’s Criticisms (via Philo): Flawed Design

Answer 6

If the world is imperfect, the designer might also be imperfect or limited.

Question 7

Hume’s Criticisms (via Philo): Many Designers

Answer 7

Complex things (like cities) are made by groups — maybe multiple gods?

Question 8

Hume’s Criticisms (via Philo): Anthropomorphism

Answer 8

If analogy holds, God should be human-like — bodily, imperfect — which conflicts with religious views.

Question 9

Evolution vs. Design Argument (2)

Answer 9

Evolution explains complexity through natural selection, not a designer.

Challenges the need for a divine creator by offering a natural explanation for biological order.