The (Non) Eternality of the World as Thomas Aquinas.
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https://doi.org/10.31207/colloquia.v10i0.146Keywords:
eternity, time, creation, Thomas AquinasAbstract
This article seeks to present in a synthetic way the position of Thomas Aquinas on the problem of the eternity of the world. First, it describes the historical-controversial context in which Aquinas’ writings on this topic are framed. Then, it is argued that, in order to give a complete view of his position, one must allude to four different statements, and specify the exact meaning of each of them.References
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