Which of these statements is true? a. A contingent being is a being for which no

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Which of these statements is true? a. A contingent being is a being for which non-existence is possible b. A necessary being is a being for which non-existence is possible c. All beings that exist are necessary beings d. All of the above e. None of the above
Which of these statements is true? a. A contingent being is a being for which non-existence is possible b. A necessary being is a being for which non-existence is possible c. All beings that exist are necessary beings d. All of the above e. None of the above
Which of these statements is true? a. A contingent being is a being for which non-existence is possible b. A necessary being is a being for which non-existence is possible c. All beings that exist are necessary beings d. All of the above e. None of the above

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The correct answer is b.

Explanation : Contingent as a term means 'dependent'. According to the cosmological argument of Thomas Aquinas counting etc beings are dependent and therefore limited in time as well as their existence. They cannot be non existant. On the other hand necessary being like God is independent and necessary for existence of contingent dependent beings. Thus he should be one by reason beyond time and limitations of existence. Therefore the correct answer is a necessary being is a being for which non existence is possible (like god)

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