Cosmological Argument Flashcards
1
Q
What is the cosmological argument
A
Cause of universe
2
Q
Aquinas way 1 uncase mover
A
Objects are in motion so everything in motion was put in motion by something else - so there must be a first mover itself moved and that is god
3
Q
Aquinas way 2 unmoved mover
A
Some things are caused and have to be caused by something else
Must be a first cause and that is god
4
Q
Aquinas way 3 necessary vs contingent
A
Contingent things can cause others one necessary thing and that is god
5
Q
Aquinas rejects infinite regress
A
There has to be something uncaused and unmoved to begin chain of events
