Via Positiva Flashcards
1
Q
Is a middle ground
STRENGTH
A
Avoids the two extremes / errors of univocal / equivocal - it is a middle ground.
2
Q
Means we are saying something about God
STRENGTH
A
Means that we say something about God, which is important for theists. Avoids annihilation!
3
Q
Limited
WEAKNESS
A
Still only provides a limited understanding of God.
4
Q
To reliant on individuals
WEAKNESS
A
Different people will interpret analogies differently.
5
Q
We don’t actually get knowledge
WEAKNESS
A
Brummer: Analogy only gives the appearance of knowledge.