Unit 2 - Nature of reality: Anthropic Principle

Question 1

What does F.R. Tennant believe?

Answer 1

• He first used the phrase ‘anthropic principle’
• He used it to refer to the way that the universe was so perfectly structured to ensure life would develop
• Evolution is further evidence for the existence of a designer God
• The process of evolution has a purpose, which is to develop increasingly complex life forms
• These increasingly complex life forms become more intelligent and in the form of humans come to possess moral awareness
• Tennant believed that this shows how evolution was guided by God

Question 2

What is Tennant’s main belief?

Answer 2

That evolution is guided by God.

Question 3

Quote by Tennant (SWA)

Answer 3

‘The universe perfectly fits the development of life.’