Self-Quiz 2.3

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According to Edwards, the advocates of the causal argument seem to confuse an infinite series with

an infinite regress. correct incorrect

a series with no members. correct incorrect

a series that is long but finite. correct incorrect

a non-series. correct incorrect

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According to Edwards, even if sound, the causal argument does not establish that the first cause is

prior to other causes. correct incorrect

real. correct incorrect

divine. correct incorrect

causal. correct incorrect

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If sound, according to Edwards, the causal argument shows that

the first cause is not a plurality of causes. correct incorrect

the first cause is God. correct incorrect

the first cause is supernatural. correct incorrect

the universe has a first cause. correct incorrect

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By rejecting a supernatural first cause, Edwards argues, one is not then committed to the proposition that

the universe is uncaused. correct incorrect

there is a natural first cause. correct incorrect

the universe is a necessary being. correct incorrect

All of the above correct incorrect