Criticisms Of Aquinas

Question 1

He says nothing can be the cause of itself then then

Answer 1

Goes on to say something must exist and be the cause of itself (God) does he contradict himself
yes- its a logical contradiction
no - there has to be an exception to this rule or the universe would have no cause and not have come into existence

Question 2

Aquinas defends himself saying

Answer 2

God is the exception - because when we talk about God we talk about a being that’s unlike anything else
- God has a special form of existence that cannot be talked about in terms of logic

Question 3

suppose here is an exception

Answer 3

why is God the exception? why not the universe?