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Question 1

What are the 5 proofs of Aquinas?

Answer 1

1. The argument from motion, 2. The argument from causation, 3. The argument from contingency, 4. The argument from degree, 5. The argument from final cause

Question 2

What is the flaw in the argument from motion?

Answer 2

The flaw is that it assumes an infinite regress of causes is impossible without demonstrating it.

Question 3

What is the flaw in the argument from causation?

Answer 3

The flaw is that it assumes a necessary being must exist without proving it.

Question 4

What is the flaw in the argument from contingency?

Answer 4

The flaw is that it assumes a necessary being is required to explain contingent beings without sufficient evidence.

Question 5

What is the flaw in the argument from degree?

Answer 5

The flaw is that it assumes a standard of perfection without demonstrating why such a standard must exist.

Question 6

What is the flaw in the argument from final cause?

Answer 6

The flaw is that it assumes a purpose or goal in the universe without proving it.

Question 7

True or False: Aquinas’ 5 proofs are universally accepted by all philosophers.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

Fill in the blank: The argument from ___________ assumes there must be a necessary being to explain contingent beings.

Answer 8

contingency

Question 9

Which proof of Aquinas argues that there must be a first cause?

Answer 9

The argument from causation

Question 10

Which proof of Aquinas argues that there must be a standard of perfection?

Answer 10

The argument from degree

Question 11

Which proof of Aquinas argues that there must be a purpose or goal in the universe?

Answer 11

The argument from final cause