What is the teleological argument? What are steps? What is the goal of which nature was created?
2006-11-27 07:38:39 · 3 answers · asked by Dolphin 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
the teleological argument from my small understanding is the separation of "why" things happen, and the "purpose/goal" of said happenings. it's really a question of whether or not there is a god. for instance if we look at reality as we experience it and question "why" this is so; we may be able to answer said question scientifically in the realm of determinism(cause and effect). but if we experience this reality and ask for what "purpose/goal" is this reality experienced, then we get into answers that are more speculative. for example; the goal of our existence/experience of reality is to glorify god. so it is the age old question of god or no god regurgitated with new nomenclature.
but simply put: it is the argument between the "why," and the "purpose/goal". remember these are two separate things. if this is still confusing read Bukharin:"historical materialism"
2006-11-27 13:59:19 · answer #1 · answered by goche 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In unrelated news, I just had a massive teleological argument with my girlfriend.
Good thing I broke the phone and ended it.
2006-11-27 22:12:00 · answer #2 · answered by Tuna-San 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try this site:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teleology
Good luck.
2006-11-27 15:46:35 · answer #3 · answered by jcboyle 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋