metaphysics of god

Question 1

deductive argument

Answer 1

If the premises are true, the conclusion MUST be true. It’s a way of finding a conclusion that is certain and based on logical reasoning.

Question 2

inductive argument

Answer 2

If the premises are true, the conclusion is LIKELY to be true. It’s a way of probable conclusion by looking at evidence and experience.

Question 3

abductive argument

Answer 3

If the premises are true, the conclusion is the best explanation of them (an inference to the best explanation).

Question 4

what are god’s main attributes?

Answer 4

omnipotence, omniscience, omnibenevolence and eternal/everlasting.

Question 5

omnipotence

Question 6

omniscience

Question 7

omnibenevolence

Question 8

eternal/everlasting

Question 9

Descartes and omnipotence

Answer 9

omnipotence means that God can do absolutely anything including the logically impossible.
e.g. making a square a circle, 2+2=5

Question 10

Aquinas and omnipotence

Answer 10

omnipotence does not include the ability to do logically impossible tasks and self-contradictory actions.