The Argument from Divine Simplicity

Description: The Argument from Divine Simplicity is a philosophical argument for the existence of God. It is based on the idea that God is a simple being, meaning that he has no parts or properties. This simplicity is said to be a perfection, and it is argued that only a perfect being can be the creator of the universe.
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What is the main premise of the Argument from Divine Simplicity?

  1. God is a complex being.

  2. God is a simple being.

  3. God is a material being.

  4. God is a spiritual being.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The main premise of the Argument from Divine Simplicity is that God is a simple being, meaning that he has no parts or properties.

What is the conclusion of the Argument from Divine Simplicity?

  1. God does not exist.

  2. God exists.

  3. God is a perfect being.

  4. God is a creator.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The conclusion of the Argument from Divine Simplicity is that God exists, because only a perfect being can be the creator of the universe.

What is the meaning of 'simplicity' in the context of the Argument from Divine Simplicity?

  1. Lack of complexity.

  2. Lack of parts.

  3. Lack of properties.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In the context of the Argument from Divine Simplicity, 'simplicity' means lack of complexity, lack of parts, and lack of properties.

Why is simplicity considered a perfection in the Argument from Divine Simplicity?

  1. Because it is the opposite of complexity.

  2. Because it is the opposite of imperfection.

  3. Because it is the opposite of multiplicity.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In the Argument from Divine Simplicity, simplicity is considered a perfection because it is the opposite of complexity, imperfection, and multiplicity.

What is the main objection to the Argument from Divine Simplicity?

  1. It is based on a false premise.

  2. It is too abstract.

  3. It is too simplistic.

  4. It is not convincing.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main objection to the Argument from Divine Simplicity is that it is based on a false premise, namely that God is a simple being.

Who is the most famous philosopher associated with the Argument from Divine Simplicity?

  1. Thomas Aquinas

  2. René Descartes

  3. Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz

  4. John Locke


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Thomas Aquinas is the most famous philosopher associated with the Argument from Divine Simplicity.

In what work did Thomas Aquinas first present the Argument from Divine Simplicity?

  1. Summa Theologica

  2. Summa Contra Gentiles

  3. De Ente et Essentia

  4. Quaestiones Disputatae de Veritate


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Thomas Aquinas first presented the Argument from Divine Simplicity in his work Summa Theologica.

What is the main difference between the Argument from Divine Simplicity and the Ontological Argument?

  1. The Argument from Divine Simplicity is based on the idea of God's simplicity, while the Ontological Argument is based on the idea of God's existence.

  2. The Argument from Divine Simplicity is based on the idea of God's perfection, while the Ontological Argument is based on the idea of God's necessity.

  3. The Argument from Divine Simplicity is based on the idea of God's unity, while the Ontological Argument is based on the idea of God's infinity.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main difference between the Argument from Divine Simplicity and the Ontological Argument is that the Argument from Divine Simplicity is based on the idea of God's simplicity, perfection, and unity, while the Ontological Argument is based on the idea of God's existence, necessity, and infinity.

What is the main criticism of the Argument from Divine Simplicity?

  1. It is based on a false premise.

  2. It is too abstract.

  3. It is too simplistic.

  4. It is not convincing.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main criticism of the Argument from Divine Simplicity is that it is based on a false premise, namely that God is a simple being.

How does the Argument from Divine Simplicity relate to the problem of evil?

  1. It provides a solution to the problem of evil.

  2. It exacerbates the problem of evil.

  3. It is irrelevant to the problem of evil.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Argument from Divine Simplicity exacerbates the problem of evil, because it implies that God is a perfect being who is incapable of creating a world without evil.

What is the main response to the criticism that the Argument from Divine Simplicity is based on a false premise?

  1. God is not a simple being, but he is still perfect.

  2. God is a simple being, but he is not perfect.

  3. The Argument from Divine Simplicity does not require God to be a simple being.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main response to the criticism that the Argument from Divine Simplicity is based on a false premise is that God is not a simple being, but he is still perfect.

What is the main implication of the Argument from Divine Simplicity for the nature of God?

  1. God is a transcendent being.

  2. God is an immanent being.

  3. God is both a transcendent and an immanent being.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main implication of the Argument from Divine Simplicity for the nature of God is that God is a transcendent being, meaning that he is beyond the universe and is not subject to its limitations.

What is the main implication of the Argument from Divine Simplicity for the relationship between God and the world?

  1. God is the creator of the world.

  2. God is the sustainer of the world.

  3. God is the redeemer of the world.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main implication of the Argument from Divine Simplicity for the relationship between God and the world is that God is the creator, sustainer, and redeemer of the world.

What is the main significance of the Argument from Divine Simplicity in the history of philosophy?

  1. It is one of the most influential arguments for the existence of God.

  2. It is one of the most controversial arguments for the existence of God.

  3. It is one of the most complex arguments for the existence of God.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Argument from Divine Simplicity is one of the most influential, controversial, and complex arguments for the existence of God in the history of philosophy.

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