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Clarke's Argument For The Existence Of God

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According to Samuel Clarke, an infinite series of dependent beings must originate from a source, in other words, an independent being (p. 186). It is impossible for objects in the universe to exist on their own; if there is no cause, there is no existence of any object at all. Although Clarke does not explicitly point out that the being is God, his reasoning lead to such a conclusion, and the properties of a deity align – unchangeable and independent.

Q2. Hume’s general objection to a priori arguments is that, the existence of an unchangeable and Deity is indemonstrable (p. 187). If we learn his entire nature, then we will conclude that his existence is impossible, which is not likely to happen. Matters do not require an explanation for their

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