Design Arguement
The design argument is sometimes called the teleological argument, whereas it looks to find an “end” and or “purpose”. ... The design argument is often connected to natural theology. ... The design argument allows us to examine the idea that human artifacts, such as a watch, exhibit a specific order and or purpose. ... Looking back to the previous premises, it is likely that God does in fact exist according to the design argument. The design argument is also an example of induction due to the fact that its purpose is centered toward the discovery of both, the reasons and laws of physical phenomena, the living and non-living, and since it provides itself most willingly to logical analysis. ... The design argument can either begin with nature completely or partially. Nature can be seen as either a “whole” demonstrating evidence for design or as an assumed belief that only “part” of it already exists and therefore that “whole” is simply designed as well. Such a standpoint can create numerous refusals in which an individual can argue does the “whole” of nature in fact display design and order? ... Now, from the viewpoint of the “partial”, if nature is looked at in segments could it be possible to assume that the “whole” of nature demonstrates proof of both design and a creator? ... Stephen Jay Gould, author of The Panda’s Thumb, would most likely agree with many of the problems created by the design argument and its claims. Gould disputes the fact that many text books appear to demonstrate evolution by way of the best possible design. He feels as if this “ideal design” is a poor example and argument in favor of evolution due to the fact that it imitates an assumed act of an all powerful creator.