Existing Quote by Thomas Aquinas
“There must be must be a first mover existing above all – and this we call God.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Natural Theology, 1274
There exists a primary mover, identified as God, who initiates all motion and existence.
In simple terms: God is the first mover of everything.
Key Takeaway
Recognize a foundational cause behind all motion.
Themes
philosophy
theology
causality
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- science
- religion
- personal belief
Key Concepts
metaphysics
first cause
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile faith and science?
- What evidence supports a primary cause?
A Different Perspective
Concept of a first mover may conflict with modern physics.
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