PHIL 100 1nd Edition Lecture 5 Outline of Last Lecture I. Quiz ReviewOutline of Current Lecture II. A Posteriori arguments vs. A Priori argumentsIII. Paley’s Argument from DesignCurrent LectureA Posteriori arguments- Arguments that take account of experiences we have of reality and make inferences about those experiences. Based on empirical methods of science.- ProbabilityA Priori arguments- Arguments that focus on concepts and make deductions based on those concepts. Based on analytical methods of mathematics and logic.- Logically validClass examples:(These examples are in no way meant to offend anyone, we are focusing on Abrahamic principles because they are easy to make examples of)GodAssumption: If god exists, god is a being worthy of worship. If god exists, god is at least omnipotent, omniscient, wholly good.(Teleological Argument)Paley’s Argument from Design1. All human-made machines have been designed by intelligent beings2. The universe is like a huge human-made machine, except that it is more amazing and complexThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.3. If 1 & 2, then probably god exists4. Probably god exists1. A2. B3. If A & B, then C4. C(Valid)David Hume- critic of this argument- We could just as easily compare the universe to things that were not designed byintelligent beings (i.e. Spider
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