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    Supports→We can rationally infer the existence of God and God's similarity to human mind and intelligence

    When we discover an object that has features of order, structure, and harmony, we infer that these objects have not come together by chance, but rather that there is an original principle of order in mind, not in matter

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    Design Argument (Teleological Argument)(as the overall framework of this statement)
    A philosophical argument that the universe's order and complexity prove that an intelligent designer (often God) created it, rather than it happening by accident.
    Infer(What metaphysicians do when they reason from observations about this world to conclusions about another world)
    To conclude or figure out something based on evidence or reasoning, rather than being told it directly.
    by chance(Aristotle's Physics ii 8 framework)
    Occurrences that are neither regular nor purposive; contrasted with phenomena that happen always or for the most part

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    Related propositions within the same area of thought.
    in mind, not in matter(as used in the argument about design)
    Existing as an idea or intention in a conscious being, rather than as a physical thing.
    original principle(as used in metaphysics)
    A first cause or fundamental source from which everything else comes or is organized.
    principle of order(as used in philosophy of nature)
    A rule or source that creates organization and structure instead of randomness or chaos.

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    The structure of this argument seems clear. (1) There is an analogy or resemblance between the world and man-made machines in respect of their shared features of order, structure, harmony and the evident way that their parts are suited to perform some function or serve certain ends. (2) When we discover an object that has these features (i.e. order, structure, harmony, etc.) we infer that these objects have not just come together by chance. For example, if we discover a watch or a house our expe

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