An infinite regress of movers is impossible
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If it is true that...
Some things in the world are in motion 0 0 1and
Whatever is in motion must be put in motion by another 0 0 1and
An infinite regress of movers is impossible 0 0 1Then it must be true that...
There exists a first unmoved mover 0 0 1Mentions
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