C is true of A. | ||
B is similar to A. | ||
C is true of B. | (argument by analogy) |
Let A = | productions of human contrivance (machines etc.) |
Let B = | the universe and its parts |
Let C = | is caused by intelligence |
1. | Productions of human contrivance are characterized by adapting of means to ends. | |
2. | The Universe and its parts are characterized by the adapting of means to ends. | |
3. | The Universe and its parts resemble productions of human contrivance. (1, 2) | |
4. | It is true of productions of human contrivance that they are caused by intelligence. | |
5. | It is true of the universe and its parts that they are caused by intelligence. (4, 3 analogy) | |
6. | Premise: The cause of the Universe is (by definition) is God (the Author of Nature) | |
7. | God is intelligent. (5, 6) |