HoP 252 - Neverending Story - the Eternity of the World

Medieval philosophers explore the eternity of the universe and its implications for philosophy and Christian doctrine. The debate surrounding the eternity of the world and the existence of God is examined, along with views from Aristotle to Avicenna. The argument of Arasottal and the possibility of spontaneous generation are explored. Henry and Aquinas discuss their contrasting views on the eternity of the universe. Albert and Aquinas discuss the eternity of the heavens and the concept of true eternity.