1A Inductive Arguments: Cosmological

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Inductive Reasoning

A posteriori reasoning that relies on empirical evidence to reach a probable conclusion.

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Cosmological Argument

Utilizes evidence from the existing universe to propose a first cause, often associated with God.

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Aquinas's Arguments

Based on motion, causes, and contingent existence, leading to the necessity of an unmoved, uncaused, and necessary first cause.

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First Way

Focuses on motion, stating that a first mover (God) is required to explain the constant movement in the world.

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Second Way

Centers on causes, arguing that a first cause (God) is necessary as nothing can cause itself and an infinite regress of causes is illogical.

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Third Way

Discusses contingency, suggesting that a necessary being (God) is required to explain contingent beings and their existence.

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Kalam Argument

Similar to the cosmological argument, emphasizing the need for a first cause (God) due to the universe's beginning and the impossibility of an actual infinite.

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Key Quote Thomas Aquinas

“There’s is no case known…in which a thing is found to be the efficient cause of itself”

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Key Arguments

-scientifically sound and evidence-based arguments, verified by other supportive arguments (cumulative)

-conclusion flawed; one possibility by nature of it being inductive, becomes a groundless explanation

-infinite regress possible without first cause and that Craig’s notion of a personal agent is a false dichotemy

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Key Questions

Address the strength of inductive arguments,

challenges to the cosmological argument,

the credibility of a first cause, and alternative explanations in the debate.

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Key Quote Mackie

“Empiricists claim that sense experience is the ultimate source of our concepts and knowledge”

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Key Quote William Lane Craig

“The only way to have an eternal cause but a temporal effect would be if the cause is a personal agent who freely chooses to create an effect in time”

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