Lesson 9 teleological argument – aesthetic argument
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Teleological Argument – Aesthetic Argument
By the end of this lesson you will have:
•Studied the final of the teleological arguments • Considered whether you
think this is a good argument
• Created a plenary for the teleological arguments
and anti-arguments
Re-Cap – Anthropic Principle
• 1. Discuss with the person next to you what the anthropic principle is. I will ask you to explain your partner’s definition
• 2. draw a picture of the anthropic principle on your whiteboards
Beauty of the World
Beauty of the World
Beauty of the World
Aesthetic Argument
• Aesthetic = related to the concept or appreciation of beauty
• Why do humans appreciate the beauty of the world?
• Is our appreciation of the beauty of the world essential for us to survive?
• Is this evidence of a benevolent God?
Aesthetic Argument
• Read the extract about the aesthetic argument in your booklets and underline key words and points.
• Then answer the quick fire question in your notes
• Is this a strong argument?
Plenary Tasks• In pairs, chose a scholar whose argument you want to create a
plenary activity for• The choices are:• Aristotle• Aquinas• Paley• Tennant• Hume• Mill• Darwin• The activity must last 15mins and you have to check the learning.
We will do these activities over the next few lessons as plenaries.
Teleological Argument – Aesthetic Argument
By the end of this lesson you will have:
•Studied the final of the teleological arguments • Considered whether you
think this is a good argument
• Created a plenary for the teleological arguments
and anti-arguments
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