Does Fine-Tuning Count as Evidence for God? | Robin Collins

*Why is the universe not only hospitable to life, but understandable to minds like ours?* Robin Collins argues that fine-tuning, mathematical beauty, and the discoverability of nature are less surprising under theism than atheism, suggesting a providential purpose behind the universe's structure. 0:15 The Surprise Principle 2:40 Fine-Tuning as Evidence for Theism 4:03 Beauty and Elegance in Nature 6:23 Why the Universe Is Discoverable *Robin Collins* is an American philosopher and Professor of Philosophy at Messiah College. His research focuses on the relationship between religion and science, philosophical theology, and the philosophy of science. *More from Robin Collins on Closer To Truth:* * Is the Universe Fine-Tuned for Life and Mind? - CTT Interview Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFJr3pJl27pIEQaGNFyr_ZvyFr89y-kEm * Closer To Truth contributors: https://closertotruth.com/contributor/robin-collins/ *Subscribe to Closer To Truth:* https://www.youtube.com/@CloserToTruthTV *Join the Community:* * Membership (5,000+ videos): https://closertotruth.com/register/ * Audio Podcast: https://closertotruth.podbean.com * Support the Show: https://closertotruth.com/donate/ * Official Merchandise: https://www.bonfire.com/store/closertotruth/ *Follow Us:* * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloserToTruthTV/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/closertotruth/ * X: https://twitter.com/CloserToTruth Closer To Truth, hosted by Robert Lawrence Kuhn and directed by Peter Getzels, presents the world’s greatest thinkers exploring humanity’s deepest questions. Discover fundamental issues of existence. Engage new and diverse ways of thinking. Appreciate intense debates. Share your own opinions. Seek your own answers. #CloserToTruth #Meaning #RobinCollins #FineTuning #PhilosophyOfReligion