I think that both versions of the teleological argument have significant flaws.The teleological argument is an argument in favor of theism — SwampMan
But that sounds like philosophical Apatheia gone awry. — Gnomon
I grew up in the post-Depression & post-War-to-end-all-wars 1950s — Gnomon
If cosmic questions don't tickle your impractical inquisitiveness, I'm sure you can find more practical & proximate problems to philosophize about. However, my childhood religion instilled an interest in eternity, destiny, and other quixotic quests, Ironically my intellectual curiosity was not abated, when I reasoned myself out of my puerile pre-packaged paradigm. The itch may have even increased, as I looked for a replacement frame-of-reference, from which to view the macrocosm as a whole integrated system, instead of disparate dots in the sky. The 60s opened-up many exotic possibilities, but none passed the skeptical test of plausibility. So, I passed my life with no clear worldview.why should I try to answer a question that doesn't need an answer? — T Clark
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