We must prove design before we can infer a designer.[1]
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- We cannot assume a designer exists without first proving there is design.
- In plain terms
- Prove design exists before claiming a designer made it.
- What can you take from it?
- Evidence of design is required before inferring a designer.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What counts as proof of design?
- Can design exist without a designer?
Another view
Some argue design is self-evident and does not need prior proof.
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