Kalam cosmological argument Flashcards
1
Q
what is the Kalam argument?
A
modern take on CA
2
Q
what Christian theologian popularised the Kalam argument?
A
William Lane Craig
3
Q
what does William Lane Craig argue in the Kalam CA?
A
the notion of an infinite universe is illogical and impossible as actual infinities can’t exist
4
Q
who initially developed the Kalam argument?
A
Al-Ghazali
5
Q
what are the 3 premises and conclusion for the Kalam argument?
A
p1- whatever comes into being must have a cause
p2- the universe came into being
p3- the universe must have a cause
conc.- if the universe had a cause of its existence must be God
