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What is a complex
Something that is made of 1 or more other things.
What is the definition of order
The coordination of various components in a complex to serve one purpose.
What is the definition of intelligent design?
Intelligence design is an outward argument that proves the existence of god.
True or False: We want to prove the attributes of God in the design argument
False
Who is David Hume?
David hume is a scottish philospher, historian, economist, and essayist. He is well known for his philosophical epiricism and specticism. David Hume is the first to challenge the oldest and the most popular argument for the existence of God, Intelligent Design. David Hume has multiple rebuttals against arguments proving the existence of God. He has two books that are published, "dialogues concerning natural religion” and “an enquiry concerning human understanding"
Who originated the argument of intelligent design?
William Paley
What are the three fundamental pillars of the definition of order?
1. Complexity/composition
2. Harmony/coordination/arrangement
3. Purposefulness
Using the definition of order, explain why we need an intelligent designer.
Considering the definition of order it becomes clear that no order can exist without an intelligent designer. Since the components of a complex are insensible materials which can not form a harmony amongst themselves to serve a united purpose
Describe the major premise, minor premise, and conclusion of the design argument?
Major premise: Every order is caused by an intelligent and capable designer
Minor premise: There is order in this universe
Conclusion: The universe was created by an intelligent designer
What are the 3 types of arguments. Give a brief explanation of each.
1. Syllogism: Logical argument with deductive reasoning to arrive at a conclusion
2. Induction: A conclusion driven by examining and experiencing number of parcels from the same species
3. Analogy: A conclusion driven by comparing two similar entities.
Choose one of the hadiths by Imam Sadiq that were provided in todays lesson and give a brief explanation.
- Hadith of sunset and sunrise
- Hadith of egg
- Hadith of structure of universe
What are the 3 objections David Hume made against intelligent design?
1. Design argument is based on comparing man-made phenomena and nature.
2. Design argument could not prove the attributes of God such as justice.
3. We cannot confirm order since we have not observed alternatives.