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What is the Argument from Science?

Description: The Argument from Science is a philosophical argument that uses scientific evidence to support the existence of God. It is based on the idea that the universe is so complex and orderly that it must have been created by a intelligent designer.
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What is the main premise of the Argument from Science?

  1. The universe is complex and orderly.

  2. The universe is infinite.

  3. The universe is eternal.

  4. The universe is self-sufficient.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Argument from Science is based on the idea that the universe is so complex and orderly that it must have been created by a intelligent designer.

What is the conclusion of the Argument from Science?

  1. God exists.

  2. The universe is eternal.

  3. The universe is self-sufficient.

  4. The universe is a simulation.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Argument from Science concludes that the universe must have been created by a intelligent designer, which is God.

What is the main objection to the Argument from Science?

  1. The universe is not as complex and orderly as it seems.

  2. The universe could have been created by a natural process.

  3. The universe could be a simulation.

  4. The universe is eternal.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

One of the main objections to the Argument from Science is that the universe could have been created by a natural process, such as the Big Bang.

Which of the following is an example of scientific evidence that is often used to support the Argument from Science?

  1. The fine-tuning of the universe.

  2. The complexity of life.

  3. The existence of consciousness.

  4. The beauty of the universe.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The fine-tuning of the universe is often used as evidence to support the Argument from Science. This refers to the fact that the universe seems to be very precisely tuned for life to exist.

Which of the following is a philosopher who has argued in favor of the Argument from Science?

  1. William Paley.

  2. Thomas Aquinas.

  3. David Hume.

  4. Immanuel Kant.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

William Paley was a philosopher who argued in favor of the Argument from Science in his book \"Natural Theology\".

Which of the following is a philosopher who has argued against the Argument from Science?

  1. David Hume.

  2. Immanuel Kant.

  3. William Paley.

  4. Thomas Aquinas.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

David Hume was a philosopher who argued against the Argument from Science in his book \"Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion\".

What is the problem of evil often used to object to the Argument from Science?

  1. The existence of suffering and evil in the world.

  2. The problem of induction.

  3. The problem of other minds.

  4. The problem of free will.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The problem of evil is often used to object to the Argument from Science. This refers to the fact that if God exists, why does he allow suffering and evil to exist in the world?

Which of the following is a response to the problem of evil that is often given by proponents of the Argument from Science?

  1. God allows evil to exist for a greater good.

  2. Evil is a necessary part of the universe.

  3. Evil is a result of human free will.

  4. Evil is an illusion.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

One of the responses to the problem of evil that is often given by proponents of the Argument from Science is that God allows evil to exist for a greater good.

What is the anthropic principle?

  1. The principle that the universe is fine-tuned for life to exist.

  2. The principle that the universe is infinite.

  3. The principle that the universe is eternal.

  4. The principle that the universe is self-sufficient.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The anthropic principle is the principle that the universe is fine-tuned for life to exist.

Which of the following is an example of an anthropic argument?

  1. The argument from fine-tuning.

  2. The argument from complexity.

  3. The argument from consciousness.

  4. The argument from beauty.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The argument from fine-tuning is an example of an anthropic argument. This argument refers to the fact that the universe seems to be very precisely tuned for life to exist.

What is the main objection to the anthropic principle?

  1. The universe is not as fine-tuned as it seems.

  2. The universe could have been created by a natural process.

  3. The universe could be a simulation.

  4. The universe is eternal.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

One of the main objections to the anthropic principle is that the universe could have been created by a natural process, such as the Big Bang.

Which of the following is a philosopher who has argued in favor of the anthropic principle?

  1. John Leslie.

  2. Brandon Carter.

  3. David Hume.

  4. Immanuel Kant.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

John Leslie is a philosopher who has argued in favor of the anthropic principle in his book \"The End of the World: The Science and Ethics of Human Extinction\".

Which of the following is a philosopher who has argued against the anthropic principle?

  1. David Hume.

  2. Immanuel Kant.

  3. John Leslie.

  4. Brandon Carter.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

David Hume is a philosopher who has argued against the anthropic principle in his book \"Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion\".

What is the main conclusion of the Argument from Science?

  1. God exists.

  2. The universe is eternal.

  3. The universe is self-sufficient.

  4. The universe is a simulation.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main conclusion of the Argument from Science is that God exists.

What is the main objection to the Argument from Science?

  1. The universe is not as complex and orderly as it seems.

  2. The universe could have been created by a natural process.

  3. The universe could be a simulation.

  4. The universe is eternal.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

One of the main objections to the Argument from Science is that the universe could have been created by a natural process, such as the Big Bang.

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