argument from design

: an argument for the existence of God based on the hypothesis of an ultimate design, intention, or purpose in the universe

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“Argument from design.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/argument%20from%20design. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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