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He rejects the notion that contingency is an ultimate fact neither requiring nor permitting any explanation . He rejects also the notion of an infinite regression . He is left with the notion of a Necessary Being .
He rejects the notion that contingency is an ultimate fact neither requiring nor permitting any explanation . He rejects also the notion of an infinite regression . He is left with the notion of a Necessary Being .
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We have , then , to develop the notion of a will good in itself and without reference to anything further . This notion already exists in the sound natural understanding , and requires rather to be clarified than taught or proved .
We have , then , to develop the notion of a will good in itself and without reference to anything further . This notion already exists in the sound natural understanding , and requires rather to be clarified than taught or proved .
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Everyone is aware of this notion , although he may not be aware that it is different from other notions of which he is also aware . ... ( 24 ) We have then the notion of something being good in the sense of intrinsically good .
Everyone is aware of this notion , although he may not be aware that it is different from other notions of which he is also aware . ... ( 24 ) We have then the notion of something being good in the sense of intrinsically good .
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Contents
AN INTRODUCTION | 2 |
The principles of natural theologyfrom St Thomas Aquinas | 9 |
The religious wagerfrom Blaise Pascal | 22 |
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