“My one and only piece of relevant evidence [for an Aristotelian God] is the apparent impossibility of providing a naturalistic theory of the origin from DNA of the first reproducing species ... [In fact] the only reason which I have for beginning to think of believing in a First Cause god is the impossibility of providing a naturalistic account of the origin of the first reproducing organisms.”
Quote by Antony Flew
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Antony Flew
Antony Flew was a British philosopher renowned for his work in the philosophy of religion and ethics. He was a leading figure in the analytic philosophy movement and is particularly remembered for his initial belief in the existence of God, which he later renounced. Flew's career spanned several decades, during which he taught at various universities and authored numerous books and articles on philosophy. more
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