The first way is the argument from motion. It concludes that it is necessary to arrive at a first mover which everyone understands to be God. Saint Thomas Aquinas believe hat there must be a mover to move an object. He also quoted in his writings that it is impossible for a thing to become a mover and moved at the same time. This argument of motion makes him conclude that God should exist for us to exist.
2nd Way:
The second way is about the nature of efficient cause. It concludes that we should admit a first efficient cause. The author believe that this efficient cause is what everyone believe to be God. He claims that we should take away the effect if we want to eradicated the cause. This way of efficient cause states that there is no first cause among efficient causes.
3rd Way:
The third way is the possibility and necessity. It concludes that we cannot but admit the existence of a being having of itself its own necessity which everyone calls God. Aquinas believe that a thing exist only through something that is already existing. We will not exist if God does not exist. This 3rd way is different from the explanation presented by the scientist regarding the existence of man.
4th Way:
The fourth way is the gradation to be found in things. This is also known as hierarchy.
It concludes that the God is the cause of our being good and every other perfection. There always exist an hierarchy state in our world. Everyone believes that God is on the top of the hierarchy and he is the cause of our goodness.
5th Way:
The fifth way is the governance of the world. It concludes that all natural things are directed to God. Aquinas states that whatever lacks knowledge cannot move towards the end.God is the only being who has a complete knowledge on all the things. Therefore, we see him as a supreme being to guide us towards the end.
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