Teleological argument
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 Plato and Aristotle, depicted here in The School of Athens, both developed philosophical arguments addressing the universe's apparent order (logos) |
A teleological or design argument is an a posteriori argument for the existence of God based on apparent design and purpose in the universe. The argument is based on an interpretation of teleology wherein purpose and design appear to exist in nature beyond the scope of any such human activities. The teleological argument suggests that, given this premise, the existence of a designer can be assumed, typically presented as God. Various concepts of teleology originated in ancient philosophy and theology. Some philosophers, such as Plato, proposed a divine Artificer as the designer; others, including Aristotle, rejected that conclusion in favor of a more naturalistic teleology.
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| Teleological Arguments for God's Existence Teleological Arguments for God's Existence plato.stanford.edu/entries/teleological-arguments/ - Web |
| Design argument Design argument etext.lib.virginia.edu/cgi-local/DHI/dhi.cgi?id=dv1-80 - Web |
| A "Preface" to Aquinas' Teleological Argument A "Preface" to Aquinas' Teleological Argument stephenpimentel.com/papers/purpose_revised.html - Web |
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| Design arguments for the existence of God Design arguments for the existence of God www.iep.utm.edu/d/design.htm - Web |
| God after Darwin God after Darwin www.themontrealreview.com/2009/God-after-Darwin.php - Web |
| The Skeptic's Dictionary on argument from design The Skeptic's Dictionary on argument from design skepdic.com/design.html - Web |
