The Design Argument: Key Concepts

Question 1

A Posterior or A Priori + explanation

Answer 1

The design argument is an A Posterior argument, as the argument comes after the evidence, meaning it is based off of empirical evidence

Question 2

Inductive or deductive

Answer 2

Inductive: an argument that claims it’s claimed are likely based off experience, so may not be logically true

Question 3

What kind of reasoning does the Design Argument use?

Answer 3

inductive reasoning Analogical reasoning: comparing the universe to a designed object (a watch)

Question 4

What is a teleological argument

Answer 4

One based on the perceived purpose or order in the universe

Question 5

what kind of conclusion is drawn from the design argument

Answer 5

A likely conclusion, not logically certain

Question 6

key assumptions of the design argument

Answer 6

The world has features that points to a designer god