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Cosmological Argument

1. Assess the claim that the cosmological argument proves that God exists a posteriori.
2. ‘Hume’s challenges successfully disprove the cosmological argument.’ Discuss.
3. “The cosmological argument jumps to the conclusion that there is a transcendental creator without sufficient explanation”. Discuss
4. “Aquinas’ first three ways provide compelling reasons to believe in God”. Discuss