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as Philosophy (Teleological Argument) Flashcards on Dawkins , created by cozmasaskia on 27/04/2015.
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Views on religion - An excuse not to investigate science - An obstacle to humanity - Encourages people not to think
Argument - There is no distinction between living and non living - There is no 'spark of life' - There is no 'breath of life'
Wasp and orchid analogy - Orchid looks like the wasp to get pollinated - Wasp changed due to natural selection -Orchid changes too to survive -Proof of evolution
Cruelty in nature Nature is neither caring nor cruel
Criticisms - MCGRATH : Dawkins criticises a 200 year out of date argument ( Paley) Science of that age would have flaws too
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