The Prime Mover Flashcards
1
Q
why does anything/everything exist for aristotle?
A
the prime mover
2
Q
why does aristotle see change as imperfection?
A
because it relies on something else for existence, it has not reached its perfect telos
3
Q
why can’t the prime mover change?
A
because change is imperfect
4
Q
can something come from nothing for aristotle?
A
no
5
Q
is infinite regression possible for aristotle?
A
no
6
Q
if there is no infinite regression then there must be?
A
an ultimate cause
7
Q
the prime mover is:
A
the first of all substances
the cause of everything
8
Q
how does the prime mover cause change?
A
it pulls everything towards it, like gravity
