Test #1

Introduction to philosophy

GROUP 1

1.) Give a version of the cosmological argument.

2.) Why/how would someone conclude that God does not exist on the basis of the seeming evil in the world?

3.) If I argue that I can know God exists based solely upon my concept of God what argument am I giving? Give a version of that argument.

4.) Present the argument from design and outline two ways to criticize the argument from design.

5.) What is the main thesis of Adams' paper "Must God Create the Best?" Give an outline of his argument for that thesis.

6.) Can I reject all of the arguments for the existence of God and not be an atheist? Explain your answer. Your answer should include a definition of atheism. What could I be?

7.) Present the argument from morals. How does Russell criticize it?

Test #1

Introduction to philosophy

GROUP 1

1.) Give a version of the cosmological argument.

2.) Why/how would someone conclude that God does not exist on the basis of the seeming evil in the world?

3.) If I argue that I can know God exists based solely upon my concept of God what argument am I giving? Give a version of that argument.

4.) Outline two ways to criticize the argument from design.

5.) What is the main thesis of Adams' paper "Must God Create the Best?" Give an outline of his argument for that thesis.

6.) Can I reject all of the arguments for the existence of God and not be an atheist? Explain your answer. Your answer should include a definition of atheism. What could I be?

Test #1

Introduction to philosophy

GROUP 1

1.) Give a version of the cosmological argument.

2.) Why/how would someone conclude that God does not exist on the basis of the seeming evil in the world?

3.) If I argue that I can know God exists based solely upon my concept of God what argument am I giving? Give a version of that argument.

4.) Outline two ways to criticize the argument from design.

5.) What is the main thesis of Adams' paper "Must God Create the Best?" Give an outline of his argument for that thesis.

6.) Can I reject all of the arguments for the existence of God and not be an atheist? Explain your answer. Your answer should include a definition of atheism. What could I be?