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If Clarke's argument is sound, it will prove
that the universe is an infinite causal regression of dependent beings.
that there must exist at least one independent being.
that Aquinas' "first mover" must be a GCB.
A reductio ad absurdum argument aims to show
that a certain conclusion rests on an equivocation.
that the person defending a certain viewpoint is a hypocrite.
that a certain assumption reduces to absurdity and must therefore be false.
Clark will argue that even if there is an infinite causal regression of dependent beings, then
there must also be at least one independent being.
there must also be a first cause.
Define a 'flimp' as a seventeen-headed reptile. Does this definition imply that there must exist some flimps (in reality, and not just in our minds)?
No
Yes
In an infinite causal regression,
a person regresses to an extremely infantile state.
there is an infinite series of events, each of which is caused by an event prior to it.
something gets smaller and smaller as it approaches an asymptote.
If N is an integer, then N+1 is also an integer. Assuming that there is at least one integer, this proves that
there are more integers than real numbers.
the concept of an integer is incoherent.
there are infinitely many integers.
Does Aquinas' line of theistic reasoning make any reference to organic complexity and apparent design?
No
Yes
Aquinas' argument is an example of what is known as a
cosmological argument.
argument from design.
ontological argument.
Scholars who follow the teachings of Thomas Aquinas are known as
Zealots.
Heretics.
Thomists
Which of the following is a possible explanation of the Horsehead Nebula?
It was created by the GCB for the edification of humanity.
It is a striking, yet coincidental, cosmic phenomenon.
Even if the Argument from Design were sound, it would not show that
an intelligent, sentient designer exists who is worthy of our worship.
an intelligent, sentient designer must also exist.
In order to pose a challenge to Paley's theistic argument, must ENS have been established as definitely true?
Yes
No
The theory of Evolution through Natural Selection (ENS) poses a challenge to Paley's argument in what way?
ENS casts doubt on the soundness of Paley's argument by challenging premise 1.
ENS casts doubt on the soundness of Paley's argument by challenging premise 2.
ENS casts doubt on the validity of Paley's argument.
How many premises does the argument just displayed have?
One
Three
Two
William Paley was
a theologian
philosopher.
both a philosopher and a theologian
As the term was traditionally used 'natural religion' refers to attempts to arrive at theism by
following the teachings of the Church of England
divine revelation.
the use of reason.
Which of the following is an argument using theoretical rationality to establish theism?
The ad hominem argument.
Pascal's Wager
The argument from design.
Suppose that omniscience (the property of knowing everything that there is to know) is a perfection. Does the GCB by definition thus have the property of omniscience?
Yes
b.
No
a.that the universe is an infinite causal regression of dependent beings.
b.that there must exist at least one independent being.
c.that Aquinas' "first mover" must be a GCB.
Explanation / Answer
1). (b). That there must exist at least one independent being.
2). (c). That a certain assumption reduces to absurdity and must therefore be false.
3). (a). There must also be atleast one independent being.
4). (a). No.
6). (c). There are infinitely many integers.
8). (a). Cosmological argument.
9). (c). Thomists.
10). (b). It is a sticking, yet coincidential, cosmic phenomenon.
15). (c). Both a philosopher and a theologian.
16). (c). The use of reason.
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