Date of Graduation
8-2023
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Philosophy (MA)
Degree Level
Graduate
Department
Philosophy
Advisor/Mentor
Senor, Thomas D.
Committee Member
Funkhouser, Eric M.
Second Committee Member
Ward, Barry M.
Keywords
Atheism; Conceivability; Fine-tuneing; Multiverse; Nomological possibility; Theism
Abstract
The Fine-Tuning Argument for the Existence of God is one of the most powerful arguments in favor of God’s existence. Perhaps the most common objection to this argument involves the Multiverse Theory, which posits an infinite or very large multiverse, adequately explaining the fine-tuning of the universe without positing an intelligent designer. Thus, the Multiverse Theory is often posited as a way of maintaining Atheism. In this paper, I argue that the Atheistic Multiverse View is untenable: if the multiverse exists, God or gods are highly likely to exist as well. Additionally, this paper explores topics like: the conceivability of nomological possibility, the attributes of God, and implications of the Multiverse Theory.
Citation
Dover, M. (2023). The Multiverse Argument for the Existence of God. Graduate Theses and Dissertations Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/etd/4920
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