Read the words and discuss what you think they might mean before revealing the definition.
Read the words and discuss what you think they might mean before revealing the definition.
The teleological argument – Page 5
Anthropic argument– nature planning in advance for the needs of human beings.
Qua– a Latin word meaning “as relating to”.
Analogous– a comparison of two or more things to show how they are similar.
Natural selection– a key mechanism of evolution. It is the principle by which each slight variation, if useful, is preserved and the trait passed on to the next generation.
Epicurean theory– given enough time, even in a random chaotic universe, order would still develop.
Theodicy– a justification of the righteousness of God, given the existence of evil.
Ockham’s razor– the principle states that entities should not be multiplied beyond necessity. The name derives from the idea of ‘shaving off’ those entities that are not needed.
Intelligent design – the view that an intelligent cause (which is not identified) accounts for certain features of the universe. Its supporters claim that it is a ‘scientific’ theory.
Anthropic principle– nature planning in advance for the needs of human beings.
Aesthetic argument– human beings can appreciate beauty etc, none of which is vital to survival.