PHIL 1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Cosmological Argument, Theism, Omnipotence
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Short intro to philosophy- william paley and the argument from design. God exists and has a plan for your life . Theist- someone who believes that god exists (monotheism) Polytheist- someone who believes in multiple gods. Atheist- someone who believes that god does not exist. Agnostic- someone who neither believes that god exists, nor that god does not exist (none of the arguments from either side [atheist & theist/polytheist] are airtight or convincing enough) That than which nothing greater can be thought" (anselm) In the beginning god created the heavens and the earth" (gen. 13) Natural theology / natural religion- belief in god based on reason alone. The argument for the existence of god that is the oldest, the dearest, and the most accordant with the common reason of mankind. Charles darwin- origin of species- evolution- design no longer holds weight. An inductive argument- good arguments that are invalid. Invalid: the conclusion does not necessarily follow from the premises.
