Panpsycast Ep 9 Part 2 Cosmological Argument Quiz

Who is known for criticizing the cosmological argument?

• Bertrand Russell

• Frederick Cobblestone

• William Lane Craig

• David Hume

In a radio interview, Bertrand Russell argued that the universe is:

• Just there and that's all there is to say

• Created by God

• A result of the Big Bang

• A simulation

Who debated with Bertrand Russell about the cosmological argument?

• Frederick Cobblestone

• William Lane Craig

• David Hume

• Bertrand Russell

According to Bertrand Russell, what is the fallacy of composition?

• The universe is just there

• The universe requires a cause

• The argument is not engaging

• The argument is based on false premises

What is the main criticism of David Hume towards the cosmological argument?

• We cannot work from the specific to the general

• The universe is a brute fact

• There is no good argument for the existence of God

• The argument is based on assumptions

What did David Hume say about looking for a cause for the whole universe?

• It is reasonable to look for a cause

• It is not reasonable to look for a cause

• We can satisfactorily explain each item in the chain

• We cannot explain the universe as a whole

What did David Hume propose in his dialogues concerning natural religion?

• Arguments against the cosmological argument

• Arguments for the existence of God

• Arguments against the existence of God

• Arguments for the teleological argument

What is Jack's opinion towards the cosmological argument?

• He dislikes it

• He is indifferent

• He likes it

• He believes in God

What is Picon's opinion towards the cosmological argument?

• He dislikes it

• He is indifferent

• He likes it

• He is an atheist

What is Andrew's opinion towards the cosmological argument?

• He dislikes it

• He is indifferent

• He likes it

• He is an agnostic