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OCR A Level Religious Studies - How Do We Know Ep 4 - Cosmological Argument
Why does anything exist at all?
In this episode of the Faith & Focus Podcast, we explore one of the most influential arguments in the Philosophy of Religion — the Cosmological Argument. From Aristotle’s idea of a Prime Mover to Thomas Aquinas’ Five Ways, we unpack how philosophers have tried to explain the existence of the universe.
We break down key ideas like causation, contingency, and necessity, and ask whether the universe needs a cause — or whether it could simply exist without explanation.
You’ll also evaluate powerful challenges from thinkers like David Hume and Bertrand Russell…
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