1A: Cosmological Argument Knowledge Quiz Flashcards
Which type of reasoning do Cosmological Arguments use?
inductive
What type of knowledge is generated by Cosmological arguments?
a posteriori
What does ‘cosmos’ mean?
‘universe’
What is the focus of Aquinas’ First Way?
change/motion
What is the focus of Aquinas’ Second Way?
efficient cause
What is the focus of Aquinas’ Third Way?
contingency and necessity
What is the most important step in the reasoning for the First & Second Ways?
denial of infinite regress
What is meant by ‘infinite regress’?
That the universe could go back infinitely and have no beginning
Why is it important for Aquinas to deny the possibility of infinite regress?
If there was no start to the universe, we don’t need to explain it in the same way
What does contingent mean?
depends on something else
What is the conclusion of the first part of Craig’s Kalam argument?
The universe must have had a beginning
What is the conclusion of the second part of Craig’s Kalam argument?
The beginning of the universe is a result of personal will
What example is given to support the denial of an actual infinite?
An infinite library with an infinite number of red and black books
What does the success of the cosmological argument depend upon us asking?
Why does the universe exist?
