But the argument from design, many scientists say, is circular.

But when it comes to the argument from design, the problem is that science has a way of finding explanations after all.

Thus, the argument from design actually explains nothing - "shooting itself in the foot."

It formed a part of the argument from design presented by natural theology.

The argument from design claims that a complex or ordered structure must be designed.

He evolved an impressive new interpretation of the argument from design.

In this emotional environment the argument from design gained a new lease of life.

The big bang theory and the argument from design.

In his original paper, Hacking takes as his main example a certain response to the argument from design.

Hume's line of thought was equally destructive of the argument from design.

The argument from design, which maintains that the order and purpose that we see in the universe cannot simply be the result of chance.

The argument from design is fairly similar.

Such evidence of poor design would certainly be expected at least to reduce the effectiveness of the argument from design.

This is somewhat related to the argument from design, the argument for God's existence because a purpose can be found in the universe.

That is the argument from design.

Being a discussion among three fictional characters concerning the nature of God, and is an important portrayal of the argument from design.

If nothing else, it undercuts what has traditionally been the most powerful argument for God's existence, the "argument from design."

However, to Locke the argument from design is not the clinching proof, which rests on causation.

The ideas of Ray and other 17th century taxonomists were influenced by natural theology and the argument from design.

The Ultimate Boeing 747 gambit is a counter-argument to the argument from design.

Intelligent design is also presented as science invoking Paley's religious argument from design.

Theistic evolutionists generally reject the argument from design, but do still maintain belief in the existence of God.

Sketch of a new utilitarianism: including a criticism of the ordinary argument from design and other matter (1877).

Of the various philosophical proofs that he discusses, he singles out the Argument from design for longer consideration.

Cuvier's emphasis on adaptation added a veneer of scientific authority to Paley's utilitarian argument from design.