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Knowledge's Self-Preservation
- Knowledge, once established in a suitable environment, tends to perpetuate itself.
- This robustness distinguishes knowledge from other physical entities susceptible to decay.
Socrates' Design Argument
- Socrates argued for design in nature, citing intricate features like eyelids and procreation instincts as evidence against mere chance.
- However, he presented a false dichotomy, overlooking evolution's role.
Paley's Watchmaker Analogy
- William Paley's watchmaker analogy highlights the difference between naturally occurring objects and designed artifacts.
- A watch's intricate parts and purpose, unlike a stone's, suggest a designer.