A theological critique of the fine-tuning argument
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The fine-tuning argument attempts to use data from contemporary physics as evidence for God’s existence. In particular, contemporary physics suggests that—in absence of any divine intervention—there was little chance that a universe like ours would come into existence. The chapter points out a theological problem with the fine-tuning argument: since God can choose the laws of nature, God can set the chances that a universe like ours would come into existence. It argues, however, that if God could be expected to create a nice universe, then God could also be expected to set favourable chances for a nice universe. Therefore, the fine-tuning argument defeats itself.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Knowledge, Belief, and God : New Insights in Religious Epistemology |
Editors | Matthew A. Benton, John Hawthorne, Dani Rabinowitz |
Publisher | Oxford University Press |
Publication date | 2018 |
Pages | 122-135 |
Chapter | 6 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780198798705 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780191848469 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2018 |
Externally published | Yes |
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