intelligent designer
The concept of an 'intelligent designer' is central to the Intelligent Design theory, which posits that certain features of the universe and living organisms are best explained by an intentional creator rather than by natural processes alone.
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Definition
C1Philosophy
(theoretical)A hypothetical conscious entity believed to have intentionally created or designed the universe and life.
Example
- Proponents of Intelligent Design argue that an intelligent designer is responsible for the complexity of life.
C1Science
(controversial)An entity proposed in certain theories to explain the origin and complexity of life and the universe as the result of deliberate design.
Example
- The theory of Intelligent Design suggests that an intelligent designer is behind the intricate structures found in nature.
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