The Cosmological argument Flashcards
1
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Who created the cosmological argument?
A
Thomas Aquinas
2
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What does the cosmological argue for?
A
The argument attempts to infer the existence of G-d from the existence of the cosmos or from phenomena within it
3
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What is Aquinas’ first way?
A
The unmoved mover:
- Everything that is in motion is moved by another
- Infinite regress is not possible
- Therefore there must be a first mover
4
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What is Aquinas’ second way?
A
The uncaused causer: (Kalam C.A.)
- Every effect has a cause
- Infinite regress is impossible
- Therefore there must be a first cause
5
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What is Aquinas’ third way?
A
Possibility and necessity: (Copleston)
- Some contingent beings exist
- If any contingent beings exist then a necessary being must exist
- Therefore, a necessary being exists (G-d)
