

Swinburne vs. Dawkins on the Mystery of Existence Part Two
Sep 18, 2023
Debate continues on whether a scientifically minded person would believe in God as the ultimate cause. They discuss the misconception about simplicity as the sole criterion for evaluating theory. Swinburne argues that objects with partial understanding in science can be an analogy for the existence of God. The debate explores whether God's simplicity is compatible with His ability to read billions of people's thoughts at the same time.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Debating Simplicity, Explanatory Power, and the Nature of God
04:22 • 5min
Misconception about Simplicity and Multiple Effects
09:23 • 1min
Mysterious Particles and the Existence of God
10:46 • 12min
Debating God's Simplicity and Richard Dawkins' Reluctance to Explore Theism
22:21 • 4min