Aquinas' Five Ways

Question 1

What are basic themes of the 5 arguments?

Answer 1

Argument 1: Motion
Argument 2: Cause
Argument 3: Contingency
Argument 4: Gradation
Argument 5: Grand designer

Question 2

Explain the basic contents of the 1st argument..

Answer 2

There has to be a first mover, God

Question 3

Explain the basic contents of the 2nd argument..

Answer 3

God is the first, uncaused cause

Question 4

Explain the basic contents of the 3rd argument..

Answer 4

There must be a non-contingent being, God

Question 5

Explain the basic contents of the 4th argument..

Answer 5

There exists something that is the cause of all goodness and perfection, God

Question 6

Explain the basic contents of the 5th argument..

Answer 6

Some intligent being exists, whom directs all things.. God

Question 7

What is the difference between the first 3 arguments and the final 2?

Answer 7

First 3: prove God’s basic existence
Final 2: Explore God’s divine attributes