Teleological argument

Cards (10)

  • Analogy
    An analogy is an inference where information or meaning is transferred from one subject to another bases on similarities or comparison
  • A posteriori
    Arguments which depend on sense experience. Meaning behind/after sense experience
  • Inductive
    Arguments which supply strong evidence(not absolute proof) for the truth of the conclusion. Inductive arguments are probabilistic.
  • Natural theology
    View that questions about Gods existence, nature and attributes can be answered by using observation of nature in accordance with reason, science and history.
  • Inference
    A conclusion reached through evidence and reasoning
  • Teleological
    (Telos in Greek means end/purpose). The teleological argument seeks to show that we can perceive evidence of deliberate design in the natural world.
  • Omnipotent
    All-powerful - an attribute of God
  • Omnibenevolent
    All loving - an attribute of God
  • Anthropomorphism
    Attributing human form or ideas to beings other than humans, such onto God
  • Anthropic principle
    The belief that the boundary conditions of the universe had to be fine tuned by God, otherwise intelligent life could never have developed. It is no accident that we are here.