Is an Uncaused Beginning of the Universe Possible?

Philosophia Christi 14 (2):387-407 (2012)
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This paper advances the discussion on an issue which is hotly debated in discussions on the kalam cosmological argument today, by developing a philosophical argument which is stronger and more rigorous than other arguments which have been proposed thus far.

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10.5840/pc201214232

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