Zain's Guide to Overthinking Everything

Proving the God Hypothesis: Aquinas and Al Kindi     The quest to prove the existence of God has inspired profound philosophical reflections throughout history. Among the notable thinkers who engaged in this pursuit, Thomas Aquinas stands as a prominent figure in Christian theology and Al Kindi in the Islamic tradition. This blog post will present their arguments for God however without explanation. For an in-depth explanation of Al Kindi’s argument read William Lane Craig’s The Kalām Cosmological Argument , and for Aquinas read his Summa Theologica : First Part, Question 2, Article 3 and A History of Philosophy, Vol. 2: Medieval Philosophy - From Augustine to Duns Scotus by Frederick Copleston.   Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274 CE):   The First Way – Argument From Motion   P1. Our senses prove that some things are in motion. P2. Things move when potential motion becomes actual motion. P3. Only an actual motion can convert a potential motion into an actual motion. P4...

Kalam Cosmological Argument - Unraveling the Origins of the Universe                In the annals of philosophical and theological discourse, the Kalam Cosmological Argument has transcended time as a formidable line of reasoning. With its roots tracing back to the works of renowned Islamic philosopher, Al-Ghazali, and later embraced and championed by modern Christian philosopher, William Lane Craig, this argument has withstood the test of centuries and continues to captivate minds seeking to comprehend the enigma of the universe's inception. Rooted in two fundamental premises, as we embark on this intellectual journey, we shall unravel the mysteries of existence and delve into the timeless wisdom of the past, blending it with contemporary insights to grasp the essence of this perplexing argument.   Premise 1: Whatever begins to exist has a cause. Premise 2: The universe began to exist. Conclusion: Therefore the universe has a cause. ...