Philosophy homework
1- What is a goal-directed system? Explain. Give an example of one.
2- Explain the difference between the two kinds of design argument.
3- Explain Paley's formulation of the design argument.
4- Explain Hume's criticisms of the design argument
5- Is the design argument a weak or strong argument from analogy? Explain.
6- Is the design argument a weak or strong inductive argument? Explain.
7- Can the design argument be considered an abductive argument? If so, what would be the competing hypotheses involved for Paley? Would there be any other competing hypotheses after the mid-nineteenth century? Explain.