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Aristotle's unmoved mover theory
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Module 6
Classical and Modern Critiques
1
Leibniz vs. Aristotle: Sufficient Reason and Infinite Regress
Compare Leibniz's Principle of Sufficient Reason with Aristotle's argument against infinite regress.
Compare Leibniz's Principle of Sufficient Reason with Aristotle's argument against infinite regress.
2
Hume's Critique of Causality
Analyze David Hume's critique of the empirical basis for the causal principle.
Analyze David Hume's critique of the empirical basis for the causal principle.
3
Kant's Critique of Causality Beyond Experience
Explain Immanuel Kant's critique regarding the application of the category of causality beyond the realm of possible experience.
Explain Immanuel Kant's critique regarding the application of the category of causality beyond the realm of possible experience.
4
Russell's Brute Fact Objection
Analyze Bertrand Russell's objection that the universe can be considered a 'brute fact' without an external explanation.
Analyze Bertrand Russell's objection that the universe can be considered a 'brute fact' without an external explanation.
5
Necessary Being vs. Brute Fact Universe
Evaluate the dilemma of accepting a necessary being versus accepting the universe as a brute fact.
Evaluate the dilemma of accepting a necessary being versus accepting the universe as a brute fact.
6
Aristotle vs. Kalam: Infinite Regress
Contrast Aristotle's argument against an infinite hierarchical series with the temporal Kalam cosmological argument.
Contrast Aristotle's argument against an infinite hierarchical series with the temporal Kalam cosmological argument.
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