In a thoroughly naturalistic universe, it would be hard to see how any of our gestures toward meaning could be efficacious in any way at all. For this reason, the debate about the existence of God is never just an intellectual controversy. (Tom Morris, Philosophy for Dummies) This passage is made up of a(n) _____ and a(n) _____. A) nonargument; conditional statement B) argument; conclusion: The debate about the existence of God is never just an intellectual controversy C) argument; conclusion: In a thoroughly naturalistic universe, it would be hard to see how any of our gestures toward meaning could be efficacious in any way at all D) nonargument; explanation

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The passage presents an argument with the conclusion being that the debate about the existence of God is never just an intellectual controversy, supported by the premise regarding the naturalistic universe.

In a Thoroughly Naturalistic Universe, It Would Be Hard to See