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Teleological argument
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The teleological argument, also known as physico-theological argument, argument from design, or intelligent design argument, is a rational argument for the existence of God or, more generally, that co
Plato and Aristotle, depicted here in The School of Athens, both developed philosophical arguments addressing the universe's apparent order (logos).
Plato and Aristotle, depicted here in The School of Athens, both developed philosophical arguments addressing the universe's apparent order (logos).
The fifth of Thomas Aquinas' proofs of God's existence was based on teleology.
The fifth of Thomas Aquinas' proofs of God's existence was based on teleology.
David Hume outlined his criticisms of the teleological argument in his Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion.
David Hume outlined his criticisms of the teleological argument in his Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion.
Voltaire argued that, at best, the teleological argument could only indicate the existence of a powerful, but not necessarily all-powerful or all-know
Voltaire argued that, at best, the teleological argument could only indicate the existence of a powerful, but not necessarily all-powerful or all-knowing, intelligence.
David Hume
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David Hume was a Scottish philosopher, historian, economist and essayist who is known for his highly influential system of empiricism, philosophical scepticism and metaphysical naturalism. Beginning w
Teleological argument
…to criticisms of non-teleological natural science which are associated with it. Especially important were the general logical arguments presented by David Hume in his Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion, published in 1779, and the explanation of biological complexity given in Charles Darwin's Origin of…
Portrait of David Hume by Allan Ramsay, 1766
Portrait of David Hume by Allan Ramsay, 1766
An engraving of Hume from the first volume of his The History of England, 1754
An engraving of Hume from the first volume of his The History of England, 1754
David Hume's mausoleum by Robert Adam in the Old Calton Burial Ground, Edinburgh
David Hume's mausoleum by Robert Adam in the Old Calton Burial Ground, Edinburgh
Statue of Hume, sculpted by Alexander Stoddart, on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh
Statue of Hume, sculpted by Alexander Stoddart, on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh