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#48 Edward Feser - Aristotle's Argument for God

Within Reason

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Potentiality and the Existence of an Actual Infinite

The chapter explores the concept of potentiality and its relationship to existence, focusing on the existence of an actual infinite. Using examples like the temperature of a coffee cup and the expanding universe, they explain infinite potential states and clarify the meanings of 'actual' and 'potential' in the context of infinity. They emphasize that recognizing potentiality is crucial to understand certain features of reality and refute mistakes made by Parmenides and Zeno.

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