Philosophy A-Level
Actual versus potential infinity
What Actual versus potential infinity means in Philosophy A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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The argument targets a completed actual infinite past, not an indefinitely extendable series, supporting the premise that the universe began to exist.
Topics that use Actual versus potential infinity
- Arguments relating to the existence of God (AQA A-Level)
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