Article ID: CBB000080943

Number and infinity: Thomas and Cantor (1999)

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Description “In this paper the discussion will concentrate on the problem of whether and to what extent infinity can be found in creation and how it can be reconciled with God's omnipotence.” Presents the views of Thomas Aquinas and Georg Cantor.


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Authors & Contributors
Kretzmann, Norman
Davenport, Anne Ashley
Wallace, William A.
Trifogli, Cecilia
Sanguineti, Juan José
Ribeiro de Nascimento, Carlos A.
Concepts
Science
Infinity
Philosophy
God
Paradox (logic)
Philosophy and religion
Time Periods
Medieval
19th century
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