If there is an infinite regression of causes, there must be a start to the chain
Negation: If there is an infinite regression of causes, there doesn't have to be a start to the chain 0 0 0
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If there is an infinite regression of causes, there must be a start to the chain 1 0 2Then it must be true that...
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