In What Sense are God of the Gaps Arguments Fallacious or Legitimate?
Theistic arguments which appeal to gaps in our scientific knowledge are frequently labelled 'God of the gaps' (GOG). While many regard such arguments as obviously fallacious (an argument from ignorance), some disagree. Drawing on critics and defenders, this article examines the logical val...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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2024
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Science & Christian belief
Year: 2024, Volume: 36, Issue: 2, Pages: 159-187 |
| Further subjects: | B
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B denying the consequent B BURDEN of proof B LOGICAL fallacies B Scientific Knowledge B Darwinism B Methodological Naturalism B God of the gaps B Intelligent design B Miracles B argument from ignorance B logical fallacy B Scientific Progress B God |
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