Theistic vs Naturalistic Model MODEL A simplified description
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Theistic vs. Naturalistic Model
MODEL • A simplified description of a system or phenomenon
ABDUCTIVE LOGIC • Reasoning from the best explanation • Comparing models
• Good models allow predictions to be made from them
NATURALISM • The natural world is all that exists, all of reality can be explained by natural law
BIBLICAL CREATION • The God of the Bible exists, is responsible for all of creation, he established all physical laws and intervenes from time to time at his discretion
ORIGIN OF LIFE
DESIGN CHARACTERISTICS BUILDING A CAR Conceive of the basic idea and purpose Conceive of the details Consider details and how they relate to each other • Choose appropriate details • Figure out the structure • •
• Collect and stage raw materials, many of which themselves have already been designed • Acquire experience in construction • Have all necessary tools on hand • Start construction, the order and techniques used are known from experience • Input information needed (programming) • Insure proper construction and repair any mistakes
• Insure that the final product is within quality standards and functions well
TEST FOR DESIGN • • • Only designed entities have: High functional information content Information processing High complexity High specificity in construction
THE UNIVERSE HAS A BEGINNING
ORDER AND CONSISTENCY
PHYSICAL LIFE IS POSSIBLE
OUR LOCATION
ORIGINS
EXOPLANETS
EARTH’S HABITABILITY
PAIN AND SUFFERING
OPTIMAL DESIGN
ANIMALS AND HUMANS
EVERYDAY EXPERIENCE We do not see: Life from non-life Creation of functional information from natural processes Creation of highly specified parts or processes from natural processes
BIAS IN MODEL COMPARISON • Evidence from nature = design
BIAS IN MODEL COMPARISON • Evidence from nature = design • Evidence from nature + there is no God = materialism
• 2 + 2 = 5? • Which position starts with the most assumptions?
• Which position blocks scientific inquiry?
• Which position appeals more to expected future discoveries?
• Where is the evidence headed?
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- Religion buddhism
- Glatthorn naturalistic model of curriculum
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- Tyler model advantages and disadvantages
- Model of curriculum development
- What
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- Simplified data communication model
- A simplified representation of; example...
- Simplified data communication model
- Npn transistor operation
- Simplified scoring model in project management
- Simplified communications model
- Inter personal intelligence
- Example of positive correlation in psychology
- Naturalistic fallacy
- Structural and decorative design examples
- Abstract vs naturalistic
- Naturalistic dialogue
- Unstructured observation
- Example of intrapersonal intelligence
- Famous intrapersonal person
- Formative vs. summative usability evaluation
- Covert observations
- Naturalistic fallacy
- Define naturalistic observation
- Naturalistic developmental behavioral interventions