Through Plato Aristotle came to believe in God, but Plato never attempted to prove His reality. Aristotle had to do so. Plato contemplated Him; Aristotle produced arguments to demonstrate Him. Plato never defined Him, but Aristotle thought God through logically and concluded with entire satisfaction to himself that He was the Unmoved Mover.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Plato contemplated God without proof while Aristotle used logical arguments to demonstrate God's reality.
- In plain terms
- Plato thought about God quietly. Aristotle tried to prove God exists with logic.
- What can you take from it?
- Choose between contemplation and logical proof for belief.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you prefer contemplation or proof?
- What satisfies you about belief?
Another view
Logical proof may not satisfy all believers.
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