A Response to Hume's Criticism of the Design Argument

David Hume’s criticisms of the design argument for the existence of an intelligent creator have long been accepted by many as devastating objections that render the argument irrelevant. However, recent developments in the areas of biology and cosmology as well as thoughtful assessments of Hume’s philosophical presuppositions now challenge the validity of Hume’s criticisms. By assessing the complexities of biological lifeforms and the mechanisms required to sustain them, considering the implications of several cosmological factors required for the formation of the universe, evaluating the realities confronting chance formation scenarios, and carefully examining how inference should be applied, this work attempts to demonstrate that Hume’s assertions prove inadequate and hopes to make a contribution to the restoration of the design argument’s persona in the public sphere.