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Outline one philosophical argument for the existence of God.
Aquinas argued that the complexity of the world and the way that it functions is specific that it must have been made by a creator. In other words, there is such low likelihood that the world would be constr...
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Evaluate the claim that evidence of design leads to theism.
Explain the claim, then evaluate: Evidence of design in the world such as the complexity of the human eye, or the Fibonacci sequence displayed in nautilus shells.This complexity and intelligence observable i...
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What is the Euthyphro dilemma, and why does it pose a problem for theists?
The Euthyphro dilemma is an issue from Plato's Euthyphro dialogue. It is a problem concerning whether things are morally obligatory because of their nature, or because God (or gods) will them. Socrates asks ...
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Explain the similarities and differences between act utilitarians and rule utilitarianism both seek to maximise happiness – but differ over the best way to do this.
Both rule utilitarianism and act utilitarianism adhere to the utility principle, but differ on the best wayto achieve its aims. They both seek to judge action ‘according to the tendency which it appears toha...
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How to study Philosophy without having to memorise
Philosophy is a subject that needs a structural understanding. This means that to develop knowledge over Plato's Republic, for example, one needs to understand not just his political views, but also what his...
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