Single Idea 5119

[catalogued under 28. God / A. Divine Nature / 2. Divine Nature]

Full Idea

We proved that there cannot be an infinite magnitude, and that it is impossible for something finite to have infinite power, but the first agent of movement causes eternal movement for an infinite time, so it must be indivisible and have no parts or size.

Gist of Idea

The source of all movement must be indivisible and have no magnitude

Source

Aristotle (Physics [c.337 BCE], 267b19)

Book Reference

Aristotle: 'Physics', ed/tr. Waterfield,Robin [OUP 1996], p.231


A Reaction

Note that Aristotle is already attributing 'infinite power' to this special thing. It is more than just a first domino to fall over. Its having no size quickly takes it outside of space, and makes it a 'spirit'. We are watching the construction of God.