*What is the strongest philosophical argument for God’s existence?*
Alex O’Connor argues that Thomas Aquinas’ First Cause argument remains the most compelling case for God, explaining why it is fundamentally different from arguments about the beginning of the universe.
0:00 The Strongest Arguments for God’s Existence
1:58 Aquinas’ First Cause Argument Explained
3:39 Horizontal vs. Hierarchical Causation
7:14 Why an Infinite Regress Cannot Explain Causation
9:06 Can the First Cause Be Identified as God?
12:59 What Can We Infer About God’s Nature?
17:47 God, Time, and Divine Personhood
23:20 Faith, Metaphysics, and Religious Experience
Alex O’Connor, also known as CosmicSkeptic, is an English podcaster and YouTuber known for his long-form explorations of ethics, religion, and secularism. He hosts the _Within Reason_ podcast.
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