EPISODE · Dec 30, 2022 · 26 MIN
Being and causality
from Foundations of Christian Thought · host Christian Thought
This chapter discusses what cause is, and elaborates on the different types of cause in the context of metaphysics, touching upon God and reality. Part 3 Metaphysics Chapter 18 Being and Causality a. Elucidation of terms b. Origin of the concept of cause: the four causes c. Material cause and formal cause: Theological relevance d. The efficient cause: creation and causality e. The instrumental cause f. The final cause: cause of all causes g. Direction to end; freedom and love: the order of the universe h. Importance of the principle of causality
What this episode covers
This chapter discusses what cause is, and elaborates on the different types of cause in the context of metaphysics, touching upon God and reality. Part 3 Metaphysics Chapter 18 Being and Causality a. Elucidation of terms b. Origin of the concept of cause: the four causes c. Material cause and formal cause: Theological relevance d. The efficient cause: creation and causality e. The instrumental cause f. The final cause: cause of all causes g. Direction to end; freedom and love: the order of the universe h. Importance of the principle of causality
NOW PLAYING
Being and causality
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
Mar 26, 2026 ·1m
Mar 19, 2026 ·34m
Feb 18, 2026 ·11m
Feb 11, 2026 ·45m