“The five ways” by Aquinas. With emphasis on the third way

Posted: January 10th, 2014

Read “the 5 ways” by Aquinas

In the research paper answer these questions based on the THIRD WAY

First answer these questions (regarding the third way) about the arguments in the text:

1)What conclusions are argued for
2)What premises or principles are applied to
3)are these premises or principles argued for in turn?
4)If so, what premises or principles are appealed to in these arguments?
5)Are objections considered and rejected?
6)What arguments justify the rejection?

Then, assess the arguments in the text:

1)Do the conclusions follow from the principles or premises appealed to?
2)Are some principles or premises missing or taken for granted?
3)Are the principles are premises appealed to acceptable, in your opinion? If not, why not?
4)Are the replies to objections successful? If not, why not?

Finally
Think of ways that the arguments could be strengthened and objections that are not considered.