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Dictionary » A » Arguments Arguments1. Proof; evidence. There is. No more palpable and convincing argument of the existence of a Deity. (Ray) Why, then, is it made a badge of wit and an argument of parts for a man to commence atheist, and to cast off all belief of providence, all awe and reverence for religion? (South) 2. A reason or reasons offered in proof, to induce belief, or convince the mind; reasoning expressed in words; as, an argument about, concerning, or regarding a proposition, for or in favor of it, or against it. 3. A process of reasoning, or a controversy made up of rational proofs; argumentation; discussion; disputation. The argument is about things, but names. (Locke) 4. The subject matter of a discourse, writing, or artistic representation; theme or topic; also, an abstract or summary, as of the contents of a book, chapter, poem. You and love are still my argument. (Shak) The abstract or argument of the piece. (Jeffrey) [Shields] with boastful argument portrayed. (Milton) 5. Matter for question; business in hand. Sheathed their swords for lack of argument. (Shak) 6. (Science: astronomy) The quantity on which another quantity in a table depends; as, the altitude is the argument of the refraction. 7. (Science: mathematics) The independent variable upon whose value that of a function depends. ![]()
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Results from our forumWhat are some reasons that prove adaptations are not designe... then, inside that car, put a factory that makes more cars [sic]." http://www.ted.com/talks/robert_full_on_engineering_and_evolution.html The arguments presented in this thread are about whether a human would design it that way. But how would a god design it if such a being existed? I don't ...
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Refutation of Evolution theory... evolution." But if that's too nanner-nanner-nanner for you, I'd suggest some of Kenneth Miller's work. He has some very cogent and elegant arguments that blow away all that mousetrap bullshit. His book is awesome (Finding Darwin's God) but a lot of his arguments are on Youtube. Try around ...
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Re:... on, for example, geological data and our knowledge of other rocky planets in our solar system etc.) and that there are no ongoing major scientific arguments concerning the key topics of our planet's development.
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Brain Waves in Fetus (measurable brain waves)... morality are superior to any pregnant woman's, especially now as I'm quite young. However, I do think potential mothers (and fathers) deserve fair arguments about the morality of abortion, especially the young and impressionable.
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Re: Re:... in some fashion. The answer is the same: it depends. Everything is relative. I am not asking for definitive answer. I am asking for opinions/arguments. For example, we are less adapted to our environment than our ancestors because if you were to take away a single thing, like electricity, ...
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