Explain the Argument from Design for God's Existence, as Introduced

question 30

Essay

Explain the argument from design for God's existence, as introduced by Aquinas and
refined by William Paley.

---

Definitions:

Pre-Tax Cost

The expense incurred by a company or individual before taxes are deducted.

Levered Value

The value of an investment or company including debt, reflecting its total worth in a leveraged state.

Cost of Equity

The rate of return that a company must generate on equity-financed projects to retain its market value, reflecting the compensation investors expect for their risk.

EBIT Volatility

This is the measure of how much earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) fluctuates over time.