LessonsOrigination of Accidents and Substances: Premises, Objections and RepliesQuiz

Motion involves a transition from a prior condition to another. A particular movement was once absent, then occurred, and later ceased. That supports the origination of that particular motion.

A body's movement from A to B need not be the very same movement throughout all past time. Particular transitions begin and end. Yet the conclusion that the whole succession of motions must have a first member requires an additional argument.

The difference is crucial: “every individual movement is originated” and “no beginningless succession of movements is possible” are distinct propositions.

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Why motion is regarded as originated

Origination of Accidents and Substances: Premises, Objections and Replies

Motion involves a transition from a prior condition to another. A particular movement was once absent, then occurred, and later ceased. That supports the origination of that particular motion.

A body's movement from A to B need not be the very same movement throughout all past time. Particular transitions begin and end. Yet the conclusion that the whole succession of motions must have a first member requires an additional argument.

The difference is crucial: “every individual movement is originated” and “no beginningless succession of movements is possible” are distinct propositions.