Teleological argument Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

This is an essay plan for Teleological argument within the Metaphysics of God unit of Philosophy AQA a-level. - unique and strong argument that will help you stand out - Comes with a written introduction and conclusion - 3 core arguments with back and forth counterarguments, to get A03 marks. - Less focus on A01, more EVALUATION. - additional comments to help you understand what you're arguing for (blue) - Weighting of weakest to strongest arguments = ESSENTIAL FOR A* grade.

PHIL 235 Exam Questions and Answers Ethical statements do not hold in any objective sense -Answer-Ethical relativism argues The notion that ethics is a matter of feelings -Answer-Ethical non-cognitivism is Identifies the good as happiness -Answer-Eudaemonistic Utilitarianism Proceeds on a case by case basis -Answer-Act utilitarianism Rights -Answer-Deontological theories are concerned with Categorical Imperative -Answer-Immanuel Kant named his basic principle Obligation -Answer-The Princi...

I have covered all units using various arguments from different philosophers and their apporaches. It is colour coded on some pages to reduce confusion. See the tags to see tpoics. OCR exam board A level.

This document is 13 pages which includes basic summaries of each argument as well as in-depth evaluations of each argument. What's inside: - Possible questions for the exam - The teleological argument (design) - The cosmological argument (causation) Teleological: - Aquinas' fifth way - Arguments from analogy; Aquinas' archer and arrow analogy, William Paley's watch analogy - Criticisms of the teleological argument including the challenge of evolution - Strengths/support for the tel...

Cosmological Argument Thomas Aquinas - CORRECT ANSWER 1) There are things that are caused. 2) Nothing can be the cause of itself. 3) An infinite regress of causes is impossible. 4) Therefore, there must be an uncaused first cause 5) The word "God" means uncaused first cause. 6) Therefore, God exists. Cosmological Objection 1 - CORRECT ANSWER The word "God" means more than uncaused first cause. Cosmological Objection 2 - CORRECT ANSWER How do we know an infinite regress...

Ethics of Intuition -Individuals rely on their personal insights, feelings, and instincts when facing a difficult problem -"Sleep-test ethics" -People rely on their gut Potential Problems With Ethics of Intuition Decisions based on feelings and not facts The Manager's Practical Ethical Decision Model: "Can I answer "yes" to each of these 3 questions? -Does my decision fall within the acceptable standards that apply in business today? -Am I willing to see the decis...

Ethics of Intuition -Individuals rely on their personal insights, feelings, and instincts when facing a difficult problem -"Sleep-test ethics" -People rely on their gut Potential Problems With Ethics of Intuition Decisions based on feelings and not facts The Manager's Practical Ethical Decision Model: "Can I answer "yes" to each of these 3 questions? -Does my decision fall within the acceptable standards that apply in business today? -Am I willing to see the decis...

Detailed information on the three classical arguments in philosophy, Teleological (Design) Argument, Cosmological Argument, and Ontological Argument. This is based on the Edexcel A Level Religious Studies Course (9RS0). This is designed for top achievers in RS as this goes a bit more in depth than the Textbook and course specification. Written by an A* A level religious studies student.

What are the three branches of ethics? Descriptive: How do people actually live? Normative: How ought people to live? Applied: What ought people to do in specific situations? What are the five traits of moral principles? Prescriptivity: Moral principles are intended to guide human behavior. Universalizability: Moral principles can be applied to all similar people in similar situations. Overridingness: Moral principles take precedence over other kinds of principles. Publicity: Moral princ...