2c. Content of Philosophy of religion (H573/01) - 2. The Existence of God - Arguments based on observation* — OCR A-Level Religious Studies
2c. Content of Philosophy of religion (H573/01) - 2. The Existence of God - Arguments based on observation* explained
2c. Content of Philosophy of religion (H573/01) - 2.
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The Existence of God - Arguments based on observation* covers 11 specification points, including the teleological argument and the cosmological argument. Open a point below for its explanation and revision guidance.
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- the teleological argument
- the cosmological argument
- challenges to arguments from observation
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- details of this argument including reference to: Aquinas’ Fifth Way; Paley
- details of this argument including reference to: Aquinas’ first three ways
- details of Hume’s criticisms of these arguments for the existence of God from natural religion
- the challenge of evolution
- whether a posteriori or a priori is the more persuasive style of argument
- whether or not teleological arguments can be defended against the challenge of ‘chance’
- whether cosmological arguments simply jump to the conclusion of a transcendent creator, without sufficient explanation
- whether or not there are logical fallacies in these arguments that cannot be overcome