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1 1, 2 | proportionate to Him, ~since He is infinite and His effects are finite;
2 1, 2 | between the finite ~and infinite there is no proportion.
3 1, 2 | one of two ~contraries be infinite, the other would be altogether
4 1, 2 | word "God" means that He is infinite goodness. If, therefore,
5 1, 2 | evil." This is part of the infinite goodness of God, that He
6 1, 7 | inasmuch as He is boundless and infinite.~Aquin.: SMT FP Q[7] Out.
7 1, 7 | inquiry:~(1) Whether God is infinite?~(2) Whether anything besides
8 1, 7 | anything besides Him is infinite in essence?~(3) Whether
9 1, 7 | magnitude?~(4) Whether an infinite multitude can exist?~Aquin.:
10 1, 7 | Para. 1/1~Whether God is infinite?~Aquin.: SMT FP Q[7] A[1]
11 1, 7 | It seems that God is not infinite. For everything infinite
12 1, 7 | infinite. For everything infinite is ~imperfect, as the Philosopher
13 1, 7 | perfect; therefore He is not ~infinite.~Aquin.: SMT FP Q[7] A[1]
14 1, 7 | Philosopher (Phys. i), finite and ~infinite belong to quantity. But
15 1, 7 | not belong ~to Him to be infinite.~Aquin.: SMT FP Q[7] A[1]
16 1, 7 | wood. Therefore God is ~not infinite in substance.~Aquin.: SMT
17 1, 7 | Orth. i, 4) that "God is ~infinite and eternal, and boundless."~
18 1, 7 | to the effect that ~some infinite body was the first principle
19 1, 7 | therefore that a thing is called infinite because it is ~not finite.
20 1, 7 | made finite; ~therefore infinite as attributed to matter,
21 1, 7 | by matter; and ~hence the infinite, regarded on the part of
22 1, 7 | clear that God Himself is infinite and perfect.~Aquin.: SMT
23 1, 7 | quantitative form. Hence the infinite of quantity is the infinite
24 1, 7 | infinite of quantity is the infinite of ~matter; such a kind
25 1, 7 | matter; such a kind of infinite cannot be attributed to
26 1, 7 | other, and is thus called infinite, shows Him to be ~distinguished
27 1, 7 | but God can be essentially infinite?~Aquin.: SMT FP Q[7] A[2]
28 1, 7 | God can be essentially ~infinite. For the power of anything
29 1, 7 | if the essence of God is infinite, His power must also be
30 1, 7 | His power must also be infinite. ~Therefore He can produce
31 1, 7 | Therefore He can produce an infinite effect, since the extent
32 1, 7 | 2: Further, whatever has infinite power, has an infinite essence. ~
33 1, 7 | has infinite power, has an infinite essence. ~Now the created
34 1, 7 | created intellect has an infinite power; for it apprehends
35 1, 7 | intellectual substance is infinite.~Aquin.: SMT FP Q[7] A[2]
36 1, 7 | But primary matter is infinite. Therefore something ~besides
37 1, 7 | something ~besides God can be infinite.~Aquin.: SMT FP Q[7] A[2]
38 1, 7 | 1/1~On the contrary, The infinite cannot have a beginning,
39 1, 7 | besides God nothing can be infinite.~Aquin.: SMT FP Q[7] A[2]
40 1, 7 | than God can be relatively infinite, but not ~absolutely infinite.
41 1, 7 | infinite, but not ~absolutely infinite. For with regard to infinite
42 1, 7 | infinite. For with regard to infinite as applied to matter, it ~
43 1, 7 | finite can be relatively infinite; ~as, for example, wood
44 1, 7 | still it ~is relatively infinite, inasmuch as it is in potentiality
45 1, 7 | is in potentiality to an infinite ~number of shapes. But if
46 1, 7 | But if we speak of the infinite in reference to form, ~it
47 1, 7 | absolutely finite, and in no way infinite. If, however, any created
48 1, 7 | these will be relatively infinite, inasmuch as such ~kinds
49 1, 7 | it cannot be absolutely infinite.~Aquin.: SMT FP Q[7] A[2]
50 1, 7 | made thing to be absolutely infinite. ~Therefore, as God, although
51 1, 7 | as God, although He has infinite power, cannot make a thing
52 1, 7 | anything to be absolutely ~infinite.~Aquin.: SMT FP Q[7] A[2]
53 1, 7 | extends itself in ~a way to infinite things, is because the intellect
54 1, 7 | potentiality is not absolutely infinite, but relatively, because
55 1, 7 | 1/1~Whether an actually infinite magnitude can exist?~Aquin.:
56 1, 7 | can be something actually infinite in ~magnitude. For in mathematics
57 1, 7 | But mathematics ~uses the infinite in magnitude; thus, the
58 1, 7 | says, "Let this line be infinite." Therefore it is not ~impossible
59 1, 7 | impossible for a thing to be infinite in magnitude.~Aquin.: SMT
60 1, 7 | agree ~with it. Now to be infinite is not against the nature
61 1, 7 | both the finite and the infinite seem to be properties of ~
62 1, 7 | for some magnitude to be ~infinite.~Aquin.: SMT FP Q[7] A[3]
63 1, 7 | possible for magnitude to be infinite.~Aquin.: SMT FP Q[7] A[3]
64 1, 7 | time and movement to be infinite, ~since every determinate
65 1, 7 | nature of ~magnitude to be infinite.~Aquin.: SMT FP Q[7] A[3]
66 1, 7 | line. Therefore nothing is infinite in magnitude.~Aquin.: SMT
67 1, 7 | that, It is one thing to be infinite in essence, and another ~
68 1, 7 | essence, and another ~to be infinite in magnitude. For granted
69 1, 7 | granted that a body exists infinite in ~magnitude, as fire or
70 1, 7 | air, yet this could not be infinite in essence, ~because its
71 1, 7 | premises ~that no creature is infinite in essence, it still remains
72 1, 7 | whether any creature can be infinite in magnitude.~Aquin.: SMT
73 1, 7 | body cannot be actually infinite. For ~every natural body
74 1, 7 | for a natural body ~to be infinite. The same appears from movement;
75 1, 7 | natural movement; whereas an infinite body could not have ~any
76 1, 7 | could not ~happen to an infinite body, for it would occupy
77 1, 7 | not happen as regards an infinite circular body: for if two ~
78 1, 7 | therefore, if a body were infinite, ~the lines would be infinitely
79 1, 7 | assume a line actually ~infinite, but takes some actually
80 1, 7 | necessary; which line he calls infinite.~Aquin.: SMT FP Q[7] A[3]
81 1, 7 | Reply OBJ 2: Although the infinite is not against the nature
82 1, 7 | hence there ~cannot be any infinite magnitude, since no species
83 1, 7 | species of magnitude is ~infinite. ~Aquin.: SMT FP Q[7] A[
84 1, 7 | Para. 1/1~Reply OBJ 3: The infinite in quantity, as was shown
85 1, 7 | of a form. Therefore the infinite is not in the ~addition
86 1, 7 | actual whole; therefore the infinite in quantity refers to matter,
87 1, 7 | Thes. Para. 1/1~Whether an infinite multitude can exist?~Aquin.:
88 1, 7 | It seems that an actually infinite multitude is possible. For
89 1, 7 | Therefore it is possible for an infinite ~multitude actually to exist.~
90 1, 7 | the species of figures are infinite. Therefore an ~infinite
91 1, 7 | infinite. Therefore an ~infinite number of actual figures
92 1, 7 | infinitude; therefore an ~actual infinite number of things is possible.~
93 1, 7 | impossible for an actually ~infinite multitude to exist absolutely;
94 1, 7 | but that an accidentally infinite ~multitude was not impossible.
95 1, 7 | multitude is said to be infinite ~absolutely, when an infinite
96 1, 7 | infinite ~absolutely, when an infinite multitude is necessary that
97 1, 7 | impossible to pass through an ~infinite medium.~Aquin.: SMT FP Q[
98 1, 7 | said to be accidentally infinite when its existence as ~such
99 1, 7 | as it would depend on an infinite number of ~causes. But the
100 1, 7 | or many are used, or an infinite number, if the work is carried
101 1, 7 | work is carried on for an ~infinite time. In this way they said
102 1, 7 | can be an accidentally ~infinite multitude.~Aquin.: SMT FP
103 1, 7 | no species of number is infinite; ~for every number is multitude
104 1, 7 | there to be an actually infinite multitude, either absolute
105 1, 7 | impossible for an actually infinite ~multitude to exist, even
106 1, 7 | accidentally. But a potentially infinite ~multitude is possible;
107 1, 7 | things result. Hence, as the infinite is to be found ~potentially
108 1, 7 | by the same rule, the ~infinite can be also found potentially
109 1, 7 | all at ~once. Likewise the infinite in multitude is reduced
110 1, 7 | Species of figures are infinite by infinitude of number. ~
111 1, 7 | still the supposition of an infinite number is ~opposed to any
112 1, 7 | possible for ~an actually infinite multitude to exist.~
113 1, 8 | evidently belongs to the infinite to be present everywhere,
114 1, 8 | Further, if any body were infinite, no place would exist outside ~
115 1, 8 | be ~supposed, even if an infinite number be supposed besides
116 1, 8 | 1/1~Reply OBJ 4: If an infinite body existed, it would be
117 1, 9 | previously. But since God is infinite, comprehending in Himself ~
118 1, 10 | its duration, since the infinite is not measurable; but it
119 1, 10 | of aeviternal things is infinite as ~to subsequent duration,
120 1, 10 | some creature is actually infinite; which is impossible. ~Therefore
121 1, 10 | duration of aeviternity is infinite, forasmuch as it is ~not
122 1, 10 | saying that a ~creature is infinite, inasmuch as it is not ended
123 1, 11 | when they asserted ~an infinite principle, asserted likewise
124 1, 11 | that He is incorporeal and ~infinite; and in the same way it
125 1, 12 | OBJ 2: Further, everything infinite, as such, is unknown. But
126 1, 12 | is unknown. But God is ~infinite, as was shown above (Q[7],
127 1, 12 | and God; for there is an infinite ~distance between them.
128 1, 12 | supremely known. God is ~Infinite in this way, and not in
129 1, 12 | But God, ~whose being is infinite, as was shown above (Q[7])
130 1, 12 | created intellect ~cannot be infinite, it is clearly impossible
131 1, 12 | intellect to ~know God in an infinite degree. Hence it is impossible
132 1, 12 | way; forasmuch as He is infinite and cannot be ~included
133 1, 12 | knowable; nevertheless, this infinite mode does not extend to
134 1, 13 | contains existence itself as an infinite and indeterminate sea of ~
135 1, 13 | therefore it denominates the "infinite ocean of ~substance."~Aquin.:
136 1, 14 | 12) Whether He knows the infinite?~(13) Whether He knows future
137 1, 14 | But God is in all ways infinite. Therefore He does not ~
138 1, 14 | If it is said that God is infinite to us, and finite to Himself, ~
139 1, 14 | is finite to Himself, but infinite to us, then ~God is more
140 1, 14 | is more truly finite than infinite; which is against what was
141 1, 14 | 1/1~Whether God can know infinite things?~Aquin.: SMT FP Q[
142 1, 14 | seems that God cannot know infinite things. For the infinite, ~
143 1, 14 | infinite things. For the infinite, ~as such, is unknown; since
144 1, 14 | such, is unknown; since the infinite is that which, "to those
145 1, 14 | comprehension of the knower." Now infinite things have no boundary. ~
146 1, 14 | Further, if we say that things infinite in themselves are finite ~
147 1, 14 | that the essence of the ~infinite is that it is untraversable,
148 1, 14 | said in Phys. iii. But the infinite is not traversable ~either
149 1, 14 | by the finite or by the infinite, as is proved in Phys. vi. ~
150 1, 14 | Phys. vi. ~Therefore the infinite cannot be bounded by the
151 1, 14 | finite, nor even by the ~infinite; and so the infinite cannot
152 1, 14 | the ~infinite; and so the infinite cannot be finite in God'
153 1, 14 | God's knowledge, which ~is infinite.~Aquin.: SMT FP Q[14] A[
154 1, 14 | contrary to the essence of the infinite that it be measured. ~Therefore
155 1, 14 | be measured. ~Therefore infinite things cannot be known by
156 1, 14 | Although we cannot ~number the infinite, nevertheless it can be
157 1, 14 | and as ~these must be infinite, it must be held that He
158 1, 14 | must be held that He knows infinite things. ~Although the knowledge
159 1, 14 | will be, or were, is not of infinite things, as some say, for
160 1, 14 | must hold that God knows infinite ~things even by the knowledge
161 1, 14 | which is participable by infinite ~particulars; hence our
162 1, 14 | in a ~certain way knows infinite men; not however as distinguished
163 1, 14 | knowledge of God extends to infinite things, even as distinct
164 1, 14 | Reply OBJ 1: The idea of the infinite pertains to quantity, as
165 1, 14 | parts. Therefore to know the infinite according to the mode of
166 1, 14 | according to the mode of the ~infinite is to know part after part;
167 1, 14 | part; and in this way the infinite cannot ~be known; for whatever
168 1, 14 | But God does not know the infinite or ~infinite things, as
169 1, 14 | not know the infinite or ~infinite things, as if He enumerated
170 1, 14 | prevent Him from knowing infinite things.~Aquin.: SMT FP Q[
171 1, 14 | and hence ~it is that the infinite cannot be traversed by the
172 1, 14 | the finite, nor by the ~infinite. But equality suffices for
173 1, 14 | against the idea of the infinite to be comprehended by the ~
174 1, 14 | be comprehended by the ~infinite. And so, what is infinite
175 1, 14 | infinite. And so, what is infinite in itself can be called
176 1, 14 | quantitatively, for the infinite is not subject to this kind
177 1, 14 | Granted, ~however, an actually infinite number of things, for instance,
178 1, 19 | effects ~proceed from His own infinite perfection according to
179 1, 23 | when we ~treated of the infinite (Q[7], AA[2],3). Now whosoever
180 1, 25 | 2) Whether His power is infinite?~(3) Whether He is almighty?~(
181 1, 25 | Whether the power of God is infinite?~Aquin.: SMT FP Q[25] A[
182 1, 25 | the power of God is not infinite. For everything ~that is
183 1, 25 | For everything ~that is infinite is imperfect according to
184 1, 25 | imperfect. Therefore it is not ~infinite.~Aquin.: SMT FP Q[25] A[
185 1, 25 | then, the power of God were infinite, it could ~produce an infinite
186 1, 25 | infinite, it could ~produce an infinite effect, but this is impossible.~
187 1, 25 | any corporeal thing were infinite, it would cause instantaneous ~
188 1, 25 | Therefore, His power is ~not infinite.~Aquin.: SMT FP Q[25] A[
189 1, 25 | that is ~immeasurable is infinite. Therefore the power of
190 1, 25 | Therefore the power of God is infinite.~Aquin.: SMT FP Q[25] A[
191 1, 25 | actual. Now His existence is ~infinite, inasmuch as it is not limited
192 1, 25 | power in God should be infinite. For in every agent is it
193 1, 25 | heat; and it would have infinite power to give heat, were ~
194 1, 25 | heat, were ~its own heat infinite. Whence, since the divine
195 1, 25 | through which ~God acts, is infinite, as was shown above (Q[7],
196 1, 25 | that ~His power likewise is infinite.~Aquin.: SMT FP Q[25] A[
197 1, 25 | necessary, ~therefore, that the infinite power of God should be manifested
198 1, 25 | manifested so as to ~produce an infinite effect. Yet even if it were
199 1, 25 | proves that if a body had ~infinite power, it would cause a
200 1, 25 | of the mover of heaven is infinite, because it can move in
201 1, 25 | because it can move in an ~infinite time. It remains, therefore,
202 1, 25 | his reckoning, that ~the infinite power of a body, if such
203 1, 25 | is that if its power were infinite, it would ~move beyond comparison
204 1, 25 | power in ~God is founded, is infinite, and is not limited to any
205 1, 25 | the ~participation of an infinite good; which is the ultimate
206 1, 25 | God; have all a certain infinite dignity from the infinite
207 1, 25 | infinite dignity from the infinite good, which is ~God. And
208 1, 28 | in God there exists an ~infinite series of real relations.~
209 1, 30 | intellect, but also in an infinite number of ways. Therefore
210 1, 30 | Therefore there are an ~infinite number of persons in God.~
211 1, 30 | Further, it is from the infinite goodness of the Father that
212 1, 30 | also in the Holy Ghost is infinite goodness. Therefore the
213 1, 32 | forward a reason from the infinite goodness of God, who ~communicates
214 1, 32 | consider each point; for the infinite goodness of ~God is manifested
215 1, 32 | from nothing is an ~act of infinite power. For if God communicates
216 1, 32 | communicates Himself by His infinite ~goodness, it is not necessary
217 1, 32 | is not necessary that an infinite effect should proceed from ~
218 1, 45 | Para. 1/1~OBJ 4: Further, infinite distance cannot be crossed.
219 1, 45 | distance cannot be crossed. But infinite ~distance exists between
220 1, 45 | imagination, as if ~there were an infinite medium between nothing and
221 1, 45 | effect does not show an infinite power, yet to create ~it
222 1, 45 | from nothing does show an infinite power: which appears from
223 1, 45 | presupposed ~potentiality is infinite, because there is no proportion
224 1, 45 | no creature has simply an infinite power, any more than it
225 1, 45 | any more than it has an ~infinite being, as was proved above (
226 1, 46 | the consequence is that ~infinite days preceded this present
227 1, 46 | impossible to pass ~through an infinite medium. Therefore we should
228 1, 46 | begotten of another in an infinite series. But the ~father
229 1, 46 | causes there could be an infinite series, which is disproved ~(
230 1, 46 | were, there have been ~an infinite number of men. But man's
231 1, 46 | immortal: therefore an ~infinite number of human souls would
232 1, 46 | some ~region was changed an infinite number of times, from being
233 1, 46 | accidents, were subject to an ~infinite variety of advance and decay.
234 1, 46 | two extremes, there is an infinite number ~of mean terms.~Aquin.:
235 1, 46 | thus, there cannot be an infinite number of causes that are ~"
236 1, 47 | world; but rather it is infinite, as was shown above ~(Q[
237 1, 47 | that this world, besides an infinite ~number of other worlds,
238 1, 47 | tends to infinity, ~and the infinite is opposed to the notion
239 1, 47 | made three; and so on to ~infinite.~Aquin.: SMT FP Q[47] A[
240 1, 48 | consumed, unless it is infinite, which cannot be said of
241 1, 50 | which is not in matter is an infinite form. But the form of an
242 1, 50 | form of an angel ~is not infinite, for every creature is finite.
243 1, 50 | being considered ~relatively infinite. Material creatures are
244 1, 50 | Material creatures are infinite on the part of ~matter,
245 1, 50 | being; ~whereas they are infinite in the sense that their
246 1, 50 | whiteness ~existing separate is infinite as regards the nature of
247 1, 50 | from above itself, and is "infinite ~from below," as not received
248 1, 52 | cause of all things, is ~infinite: consequently God through
249 1, 53 | middle space, he must ~reckon infinite points in his movement:
250 1, 53 | extreme limits there are infinite ~intermediate places; whether
251 1, 53 | every two points that are infinite ~intermediate points, since
252 1, 53 | Therefore since ~there are infinite "nows" between the first
253 1, 53 | movement, there must be infinite places between ~the first
254 1, 53 | every magnitude are likewise infinite in potentiality, it follows
255 1, 53 | every two places there are infinite intermediate places.~Aquin.:
256 1, 53 | intermediate places ~are infinite in potentiality, so likewise
257 1, 53 | that it actually numbers infinite ~places: which is not possible.
258 1, 53 | intermediate divisible places are infinite, as was said above: but ~
259 1, 53 | continuous, he is changed through infinite places throughout the whole ~
260 1, 54 | sensation is relatively infinite, for it bears relation to
261 1, 54 | s being alone is ~simply infinite, comprehending all things
262 1, 55 | Divine essence, which is infinite, simply and perfectly to ~
263 1, 57 | would require to have an infinite number of species. Nor ~
264 1, 59 | of ~any creature, because infinite goodness is quite foreign
265 1, 62 | looks to the end, to which infinite progress is repugnant. Now
266 1, 62 | Q[14], A[3]). But since infinite efficacy is required for ~
267 1, 62 | every finite being is in infinite degrees removed from ~the
268 1, 62 | degrees removed from ~the infinite; it comes to pass that the
269 1, 62 | less clearly according to infinite degrees. And as beatitude ~
270 1, 63 | it the finite ~equals the infinite, then it would itself be
271 1, 63 | then it would itself be infinite. Therefore an angel ~could
272 1, 63 | The number of fools is infinite." Therefore ~for the same
273 1, 64 | Further, since God's mercy is infinite, it is greater than the ~
274 1, 65 | Para. 1/1~OBJ 3: Further, infinite power is not required to
275 1, 65 | existing, is the work of infinite power, and, as such, can
276 1, 68 | taught that water was a body infinite in dimension, and ~the primary
277 1, 68 | might be taken to mean the ~infinite mass of water, understood
278 1, 68 | but that a body of water, ~infinite in extent, exists above
279 1, 75 | is a pure act, ~and is infinite. But this belongs to God
280 1, 75 | all acts; ~because It is infinite, virtually "precontaining
281 1, 75 | which proceed from the First Infinite Act, and are ~participations
282 1, 75 | existence, is pure act ~and infinite. But in intellectual substances
283 1, 76 | power extending to the infinite; therefore it cannot be
284 1, 76 | himself instruments of an infinite variety, ~and for any number
285 1, 46 | Para. 1/1~OBJ 4: Further, infinite distance cannot be crossed.
286 1, 46 | distance cannot be crossed. But infinite ~distance exists between
287 1, 46 | imagination, as if ~there were an infinite medium between nothing and
288 1, 46 | effect does not show an infinite power, yet to create ~it
289 1, 46 | from nothing does show an infinite power: which appears from
290 1, 46 | presupposed ~potentiality is infinite, because there is no proportion
291 1, 46 | no creature has simply an infinite power, any more than it
292 1, 46 | any more than it has an ~infinite being, as was proved above (
293 1, 47 | the consequence is that ~infinite days preceded this present
294 1, 47 | impossible to pass ~through an infinite medium. Therefore we should
295 1, 47 | begotten of another in an infinite series. But the ~father
296 1, 47 | causes there could be an infinite series, which is disproved ~(
297 1, 47 | were, there have been ~an infinite number of men. But man's
298 1, 47 | immortal: therefore an ~infinite number of human souls would
299 1, 47 | some ~region was changed an infinite number of times, from being
300 1, 47 | accidents, were subject to an ~infinite variety of advance and decay.
301 1, 47 | two extremes, there is an infinite number ~of mean terms.~Aquin.:
302 1, 47 | thus, there cannot be an infinite number of causes that are ~"
303 1, 48 | world; but rather it is infinite, as was shown above ~(Q[
304 1, 48 | that this world, besides an infinite ~number of other worlds,
305 1, 48 | tends to infinity, ~and the infinite is opposed to the notion
306 1, 48 | made three; and so on to ~infinite.~Aquin.: SMT FP Q[47] A[
307 1, 49 | consumed, unless it is infinite, which cannot be said of
308 1, 51 | which is not in matter is an infinite form. But the form of an
309 1, 51 | form of an angel ~is not infinite, for every creature is finite.
310 1, 51 | being considered ~relatively infinite. Material creatures are
311 1, 51 | Material creatures are infinite on the part of ~matter,
312 1, 51 | being; ~whereas they are infinite in the sense that their
313 1, 51 | whiteness ~existing separate is infinite as regards the nature of
314 1, 51 | from above itself, and is "infinite ~from below," as not received
315 1, 53 | cause of all things, is ~infinite: consequently God through
316 1, 54 | middle space, he must ~reckon infinite points in his movement:
317 1, 54 | extreme limits there are infinite intermediate places; whether
318 1, 54 | every two points that are infinite ~intermediate points, since
319 1, 54 | Therefore since ~there are infinite "nows" between the first
320 1, 54 | movement, there must be infinite places between ~the first
321 1, 54 | every magnitude are likewise infinite in potentiality, it follows
322 1, 54 | every two places there are infinite intermediate places.~Aquin.:
323 1, 54 | intermediate places ~are infinite in potentiality, so likewise
324 1, 54 | that it actually numbers infinite ~places: which is not possible.
325 1, 54 | intermediate divisible places are infinite, as was said above: but ~
326 1, 54 | continuous, he is changed through infinite places throughout the whole ~
327 1, 55 | sensation is relatively infinite, for it bears relation to
328 1, 55 | s being alone is ~simply infinite, comprehending all things
329 1, 56 | Divine essence, which is infinite, simply and perfectly to ~
330 1, 58 | would require to have an infinite number of species. Nor ~
331 1, 60 | of ~any creature, because infinite goodness is quite foreign
332 1, 63 | looks to the end, to which infinite progress is repugnant. Now
333 1, 63 | Q[14], A[3]). But since infinite efficacy is required for ~
334 1, 63 | every finite being is in infinite degrees removed from ~the
335 1, 63 | degrees removed from ~the infinite; it comes to pass that the
336 1, 63 | less clearly according to infinite degrees. And as beatitude ~
337 1, 64 | it the finite ~equals the infinite, then it would itself be
338 1, 64 | then it would itself be infinite. Therefore an angel ~could
339 1, 64 | The number of fools is infinite." Therefore ~for the same
340 1, 65 | Further, since God's mercy is infinite, it is greater than the ~
341 1, 66 | Para. 1/1~OBJ 3: Further, infinite power is not required to
342 1, 66 | existing, is the work of infinite power, and, as such, can
343 1, 69 | taught that water was a body infinite in dimension, and ~the primary
344 1, 69 | might be taken to mean the ~infinite mass of water, understood
345 1, 69 | but that a body of water, ~infinite in extent, exists above
346 1, 74 | is a pure act, ~and is infinite. But this belongs to God
347 1, 74 | all acts; ~because It is infinite, virtually "precontaining
348 1, 74 | which proceed from the First Infinite Act, and are ~participations
349 1, 74 | existence, is pure act ~and infinite. But in intellectual substances
350 1, 75 | power extending to the infinite; therefore it cannot be
351 1, 75 | himself instruments of an infinite variety, ~and for any number
352 1, 78 | otherwise it would needs be an infinite being. Wherefore every ~
353 1, 84 | therefore there are not infinite ~degrees of understanding
354 1, 85 | 2) Whether it knows the infinite?~(3) Whether it knows contingent
355 1, 85 | our intellect can know the infinite?~Aquin.: SMT FP Q[86] A[
356 1, 85 | our intellect can know the infinite. For God ~excels all infinite
357 1, 85 | infinite. For God ~excels all infinite things. But our intellect
358 1, 85 | intellect know ~all other infinite things.~Aquin.: SMT FP Q[
359 1, 85 | our intellect can know the infinite.~Aquin.: SMT FP Q[86] A[
360 1, 85 | is nothing to prevent an infinite number of bodies being in
361 1, 85 | habitual knowledge of an infinite ~number of things.~Aquin.:
362 1, 85 | 1]), it appears to be an infinite power. But an infinite ~
363 1, 85 | an infinite power. But an infinite ~power has a capacity for
364 1, 85 | power has a capacity for an infinite object. Therefore our intellect
365 1, 85 | intellect can ~know the infinite.~Aquin.: SMT FP Q[86] A[
366 1, 85 | said (Phys. i, 4) that "the infinite, considered ~as such, is
367 1, 85 | intellect must be related to the infinite, as is its object, ~which
368 1, 85 | in material things the ~infinite does not exist actually,
369 1, 85 | intellect cannot understand the infinite either ~actually or habitually.
370 1, 85 | through one species. But ~the infinite is not represented by one
371 1, 85 | Phys. iii, 6): for the infinite is that "from ~which, however
372 1, 85 | to be ~taken." Thus the infinite could not be known actually,
373 1, 85 | habitual knowledge of the infinite: ~because in us habitual
374 1, 85 | our intellect know the infinite, but only potentially as
375 1, 85 | 7], A[1]), God is called infinite, ~because He is a form unlimited
376 1, 85 | material things, the ~term 'infinite' is applied to that which
377 1, 85 | follows that the material infinite is in itself unknowable.
378 1, 85 | unknowable. But ~the formal infinite, God, is of Himself known;
379 1, 85 | be a definite and not an infinite number ~of species in our
380 1, 85 | OBJ 4: As our intellect is infinite in power, so does it know
381 1, 85 | power, so does it know the ~infinite. For its power is indeed
382 1, 85 | For its power is indeed infinite inasmuch as it is not ~terminated
383 1, 85 | in itself, extends to an ~infinite number of individuals.~Aquin.:
384 1, 86 | intellect being thus potentially infinite, as ~explained above (Q[
385 1, 90 | necessaries of life, of infinite variety. Wherefore ~the
386 1, 90 | capable of conceiving an infinite number of things, so as
387 1, 90 | as to make for ~itself an infinite number of instruments.~Aquin.:
388 1, 91 | the Divine Power, being infinite, can produce things of the ~
389 1, 96 | prerogative of living for an infinite ~time, but only for a definite
390 1, 103 | finite power ~extends to the infinite. Wherefore the Philosopher
391 1, 103 | finite power cannot move in infinite time." Therefore a ~creature
392 1, 103 | creature cannot last for an infinite duration; and so at some
393 1, 103 | derived. ~Wherefore the infinite duration of things is a
394 1, 103 | power cannot resist, for an infinite, ~but only for a fixed time.
395 1, 104 | Phys. viii, 10) that an infinite ~power moves instantaneously.
396 1, 104 | moved immediately by an infinite ~power. But God's power
397 1, 104 | power. But God's power is infinite, as we have explained (Q[
398 1, 104 | power of the first mover is infinite (which ~he proves from the
399 1, 104 | first mover can move in infinite time). ~Now an infinite
400 1, 104 | infinite time). ~Now an infinite power, if it were a power "
401 1, 104 | impossible; therefore the infinite power of the first ~mover
402 1, 104 | only be the result ~of an infinite power. The reason is that
403 1, 104 | necessity of its nature. But an infinite ~power surpasses out of
404 1, 104 | time, it follows ~that an infinite power does not move in any
405 1, 104 | Further, the power of God is infinite. But the infinite exceeds ~
406 1, 104 | God is infinite. But the infinite exceeds ~the finite beyond
407 1, 114 | of a heavenly body is not infinite. Wherefore it ~requires
408 2, 1 | the species of numbers are infinite, since, given any number,
409 2, 1 | seems that there is also an ~infinite series of ends.~Aquin.:
410 2, 1 | will can react on itself an infinite number of times: for I can
411 2, 1 | Therefore there ~is an infinite series of ends of the human
412 2, 1 | the First Good, which is infinite. But, since the First Good ~
413 2, 1 | i, 3) that there is no infinite process ~in demonstrations,
414 2, 2 | never fails, it ~seems to be infinite. But this is the case with
415 2, 2 | for natural riches is not infinite: because they ~suffice for
416 2, 2 | for artificial ~wealth is infinite, for it is the servant of
417 2, 2 | this desire for wealth is infinite otherwise than the desire
418 2, 2 | immaterial things are in a way infinite as ~compared to material
419 2, 2 | of matter is, ~in a way, infinite. Therefore sense, which
420 2, 2 | matter, and contains an infinite number of singulars. ~Consequently
421 2, 2 | the blessed, as being the infinite and ~perfect good.~Aquin.:
422 2, 2 | an object, and which is ~infinite. And the participated good
423 2, 3 | God, Who alone by His ~infinite goodness can perfectly satisfy
424 2, 5 | good; since they ~have the Infinite Good Itself, Which is "the
425 2, 5 | since God is an agent of infinite power, ~He requires before
426 2, 10 | resisted, because His power is infinite; wherefore it is written (
427 2, 14 | concerned. But singulars are infinite. Therefore the process of
428 2, 14 | impossible to pass through the ~infinite. If therefore the inquiry
429 2, 14 | the inquiry of counsel is infinite, no one would ~begin to
430 2, 14 | prevents counsel from being infinite potentially, ~for as much
431 2, 14 | potentially, ~for as much as an infinite number of things may present
432 2, 14 | Reply OBJ 1: Singulars are infinite; not actually, but only
433 2, 18 | can be ordained to ~an infinite number of ends: for instance,
434 2, 18 | theft can be ordained to an ~infinite number of good and bad ends.
435 2, 23 | soul's passions would be infinite. Therefore it is not possible
436 2, 30 | Whether concupiscence is infinite?~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[30] A[
437 2, 30 | Whether concupiscence is infinite?~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[30] A[
438 2, 30 | that concupiscence is not infinite. For the object ~of concupiscence
439 2, 30 | concupiscence ~cannot be infinite.~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[30] A[
440 2, 30 | proceeds ~from love. But the infinite is without proportion, and
441 2, 30 | concupiscence cannot be infinite.~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[30] A[
442 2, 30 | there is no passing through infinite things: and thus ~there
443 2, 30 | Therefore, if concupiscence were infinite, no delight would ever ensue.~
444 2, 30 | since ~concupiscence is infinite, men desire an infinite
445 2, 30 | infinite, men desire an infinite number of things."~Aquin.:
446 2, 30 | concupiscence cannot be ~actually infinite: because it is of that which
447 2, 30 | Hence man never desires ~infinite meat, or infinite drink.
448 2, 30 | desires ~infinite meat, or infinite drink. But just as in nature
449 2, 30 | kind of concupiscence be ~infinite successively; so that, for
450 2, 30 | concupiscence is altogether infinite. Because, as stated ~above (
451 2, 30 | concupiscence is finite, and another infinite. Because ~concupiscence
452 2, 30 | concupiscence of the end is always infinite: since the end is desired
453 2, 30 | concupiscence of the means is not infinite, because the concupiscence
454 2, 30 | their end in riches have an infinite concupiscence of riches; ~
455 2, 30 | cannot be apprehended as ~infinite, since the infinite is that "
456 2, 30 | as ~infinite, since the infinite is that "from which, however
457 2, 30 | The reason is possessed of infinite power, in a certain ~sense,
458 2, 30 | lines. Consequently, the infinite, taken in a ~certain way,
459 2, 30 | the ~reason apprehends, is infinite in a sense, inasmuch as
460 2, 30 | contains ~potentially an infinite number of singulars.~Aquin.:
461 2, 42 | suffer the same thing for an infinite length of time, ~i.e. for
462 2, 42 | implies, so to speak, an infinite increase. Now those ~evils
463 2, 60 | and proximate ends are ~infinite in number. But the moral
464 2, 60 | virtues themselves are not infinite in ~number. Therefore it
465 2, 60 | these, although they be infinite ~in number, are not infinite
466 2, 60 | infinite ~in number, are not infinite in species.~Aquin.: SMT
467 2, 64 | with God, Whose goodness is infinite. In like manner faith ~holds
468 2, 66 | Whose power is ~uniform and infinite. Therefore it seems that
469 2, 84 | particular dispositions are infinite in number. ~Secondly, on
470 2, 87 | debt of punishment that is infinite in quantity?~(5) Whether
471 2, 87 | incurs a debt of eternal and infinite punishment?~(6) Whether
472 2, 87 | But ~no medicine should be infinite, because it is directed
473 2, 87 | directed to an end, is not infinite," as the Philosopher states ~(
474 2, 87 | no punishment should be infinite.~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[87] A[
475 2, 87 | Further, nothing accidental is infinite. But punishment is ~accidental,
476 2, 87 | Therefore ~it cannot be of infinite duration.~Aquin.: SMT FS
477 2, 87 | incurs a debt of punishment infinite in quantity?~Aquin.: SMT
478 2, 87 | incurs a debt of punishment infinite in ~quantity. For it is
479 2, 87 | brought to nothing is an infinite punishment, even as ~to
480 2, 87 | thing out of nothing denotes infinite power. Therefore ~according
481 2, 87 | is awarded a punishment infinite in ~quantity.~Aquin.: SMT
482 2, 87 | committed against ~God, is infinite: because the gravity of
483 2, 87 | and God's greatness is ~infinite. Therefore an infinite punishment
484 2, 87 | infinite. Therefore an infinite punishment is due for a
485 2, 87 | Further, a thing may be infinite in two ways, in duration,
486 2, 87 | quantity. Now the punishment is infinite in duration. Therefore it
487 2, 87 | duration. Therefore it is ~infinite in quantity also.~Aquin.:
488 2, 87 | would be equal; because one infinite is not greater than another.~
489 2, 87 | immutable good, which ~is infinite, wherefore, in this respect,
490 2, 87 | in this respect, sin is infinite. Secondly, there ~is the
491 2, 87 | of a creature cannot be ~infinite. Accordingly, in so far
492 2, 87 | of loss," which also ~is infinite, because it is the loss
493 2, 87 | because it is the loss of the infinite good, i.e. God. But ~in
494 2, 87 | punishment. But it is not infinite as regards the ~thing it
495 2, 87 | not incur ~punishment of infinite quantity.~Aquin.: SMT FS
496 2, 87 | human act, which cannot be infinite. Since therefore ~some sins
497 2, 95 | about singulars, which are infinite in number, matter ~pertaining
498 2, 104 | division, since they are ~infinite in number. Therefore it
499 2, 104 | man and another are indeed infinite in number: yet they are
500 2, 111 | effects. Now there are an infinite ~number of effects - one
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