The Argument from Design

Author

Eileen Q. Coakley, Marquette University

Date of Award

6-1931

Degree Type

Bachelors Essay

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Department

Theology

First Advisor

John McCormick

Abstract

The object of this thesis is to prove, by the Argument from Design, that God, the First Cause of all things, is an Intelligent Being. This is done by reasoning a posteriori, i.e. from the effects of order an harmony found in the universe to an intelligent cause of the order. To substantiate the argument I have given a short resume of the views held by philosophers throughout the various ages. I have then reviewed the argument itself which is based on the philosophy of St. Augustine and St. Thomas. And finally, since the argument has been bitterly assailed, I have chosen two of its chief adversaries, Darwin and Kant, and have refuted their false teachings regarding this argument.

Comments

A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the College of Liberal Arts of Marquette University in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Phllosophy.

Recommended Citation

Coakley, Eileen Q., "The Argument from Design" (1931). Bachelors’ Theses. 200.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/bachelor_essays/200