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How to debunk the first cause argument without trying too hard
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RE: How to debunk the first cause argument without trying too hard
I agree. I see no way anyone can claim that. It's just slipped in, hoping to pass by "common sense".

Regarding your exception MK, it's just something you make up and you assume must exist. It is an exception simply because you define it that way. That's not the same as proving it's possible it can exist, let alone does exist.

Let me give you another example:

I define x as being the smallest real number.

If x < 1 then x*x < x so it's not the smallest number

If x > 1 then sqrt(x) < x so it's not the smallest number

Therefor x=1, the only remaining option. 1 is the smallest real number.

See the problem?
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RE: How to debunk the first cause argument without trying too hard - by robvalue - July 23, 2015 at 11:43 am

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