A Level Philosophy Study Guide with Questions and Answers

What is another word for william paleys design argument Analogical argument What is paleyes design argument it is a posteriori =inductive =analogical Define a posteriori knowledge 2=define inductive 3=define analogical it is empirical in nature and it is based on sense experience 2=it is based on probability and not on knock down proof ,the conclusion is not neccessarily true ,the stronger thr evidence for it,the more likely it is ti be true 3=it is based on comparison between the features of 2 differengt things What approach does paleys argument use 2=how it uses the approach of naturla theology 2=it makes no appeal to any form of special revelation ,such as the bible or religious experience . =it uses reason ,the latest scientific knowledge and observation What 3 observations of the world is paleys argument based on =complexity =purpose (hence paleys argument is also referred to the telogical argument ) =regularity Watchmaker argumnet is bassicly the same as gcse but roughly recap part 1 if coming acroos a watch it would be reasonable to ak that question of the watch . =observations would point to the watchs complexity and to the exact suitability of its parts and of their arrangement to serve its purpose =this could have not occured by cahnce.A complete explanation requires reference to its purpose-giver =an intelligent watchmker must have designed it . Part 2 of paleys watchmajer theory we can apply this to the universe as the universe is compelx ,it shows the same precise suitability of parts and arrangements to serve its purpose [=this could not have occured by chance -it must have been designed by a universe-maker # =teh far graeter complexity,ect of the world requires an infinitely graeter designer =the universe designer is god