The problem of the ethernity of the world in Matthew of Acquasparta
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Matthew of Acquasparta, Ethernity, Thomas Aquinas, Medieval philosophyAbstract
This article exposes the account of the Franciscan theologian Matteo d’Acquasparta
on the problem of eternity of the world. Matthew discusses the position of Thomas
Aquinas but affirms the demonstrability of the non eternity of world. The Franciscan
elaborates some proofs that exclude not only the possibility of an eternal world but
also of an eternal creature.
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