Prior to Darwin’s theory, the most influential line of thought regarding the variety of life forms was a creationist doctrine that likened the biological functions in an organism to the intricate workings of a watch. Which Christian apologist put forth the “Watchmaker Analogy?
- William Paley
- Sir Richard Dawkins
- William Henry Green
- John Law
Answer
The correct answer is A) William Paley.
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