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28. God / B. Proving God / 2. Proofs of Reason / a. Ontological Proof

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God is the first reason of things; our experiences are contingent, and contain no necessity [Leibniz]

28. God / B. Proving God / 3. Proofs of Evidence / b. Teleological Proof

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The laws of physics are wonderful evidence of an intelligent and free being [Leibniz]

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Unlike a stone, the parts of a watch are obviously assembled in order to show the time [Paley]

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From the obvious purpose and structure of a watch we must infer that it was designed [Paley]

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Even an imperfect machine can exhibit obvious design [Paley]

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All the signs of design found in a watch are also found in nature [Paley]

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No organ shows purpose more obviously than the eyelid [Paley]