Theoretical Philosophy » Moved a few questions » 8/04/2015 5:16 pm |
To ask something else, with regards to the 3rd way of Aquinas, how does it work if the world is eternal as I've seen a version of it where it defines contingency as only failure to exist.
Theoretical Philosophy » Moved a few questions » 8/04/2015 1:47 pm |
My issue is why exactly does the fundamental reality have to be simple? Why can't something with parts or the parts themselves be the case if this something was eternal like an eternal multiverse?(I don't endorse this view but it seems a big roadblock for me to get over)
Theoretical Philosophy » Moved a few questions » 7/31/2015 11:50 am |
Hello again,
With regards to the principle of composition(my nickname for the fact that anything composed of parts requires an explanation) does anyone know the best place to start in order to better understand this principle as I'm having some trouble grasping it
Theoretical Philosophy » Moved a few questions » 7/28/2015 4:06 pm |
Okay but could'nt it be said that the parts themselves are the ultimate reality instead?
Theoretical Philosophy » Moved a few questions » 7/28/2015 3:42 pm |
In regards to the explanation for the parts could'nt the explanation be in the parts themselves rather than an outside force and it is simply the parts nature to go together.
Theoretical Philosophy » Moved a few questions » 7/28/2015 3:29 pm |
Thanks Scott
Theoretical Philosophy » Moved a few questions » 7/28/2015 1:57 pm |
Hello again,
I would like to ask another question. Some atheist claim that if there exist an eternal quantum vacuum which produced a fluctuation which created our universe,then the first way is less powerful as they claim that since vacuum fluctuations occur without any outside effect on them and instead only depend on the vacuum, and the vacuum is eternal they claim there is no need for something actual outside of the vacuum it when it fluctuates as it can do so without outside interference internally. If this is the case how cpuld a theist respond to this argument and show it does not invalidate the first way.
Chit-Chat » Putting Internet Atheist in their place » 7/28/2015 1:47 pm |
But seriously is Ben Yachov active on this forum?
Chit-Chat » Putting Internet Atheist in their place » 7/25/2015 5:52 pm |
@Scott,
Sorry about my language and tone, it was excessive. I'm just tired of seeing these people and others acting like they know everything when it comes to the existence of God, and "easily" dismissing it, when they know nothing at all, while failing to realize it.
Chit-Chat » Putting Internet Atheist in their place » 7/25/2015 4:11 pm |
@Alexander,
It's cool thanks for your response.