Abstract

Reconstructing Aristotpn'mwm mobile argument and scholastic philosophers' contingency proof, trans-substantial motion proves the existence of incorporeal beings. According to this argument, there is motion in the substance i.e., the substance has a moving nature and any change in it is a result of its constant movement. Therefore, all beings are in dire need of a primum mobile i.e., a first mover. The argument stipulates that motion and mover are inter-related elements and neither of the two can be identified without the existence of the other.In line with trans-substantial motion, the first mover is in fact the producer and not the cause of movement. In other words, in trans-substantial motion, movement is equal to production and creation.Movement in this teleological system aims to reach stillness in the end thus approaching an essential perfection. Such an essential perfection is achieved through pursuing an essential goal i.e., the Almighty God.By saying this Mulla Sadra means that the nature of all beings is fluid and moves towards the first origin. When this movement comes to a final standstill, the ultimate goal has been achieved.But can this still being have a goal upper than itself? If yes, the same goes for that goal and a vicious circle forms, or the being reaches the foremost goal.Since a vicious circle is out of the question here, the second possibility becomes certain.