Draft:Aristotlean idea to Actus Purus

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Comment: Still unsourced KylieTastic (talk) 13:21, 1 June 2024 (UTC)

In Aristotelian philosophy, the concept of Actus Purus is associated with the idea of the "unmoved mover." According to Aristotle, everything in the universe is in motion, but this motion must have a cause. Let's delve into this fascinating concept: Actus Purus (Pure Actuality): Actus Purus (or Pure Act) represents the absolute perfection of Yahweh in scholastic philosophy. Created beings possess both potentiality (what they can become) and actuality (what they currently are). They have imperfections alongside their perfections. However, only Yahweh is simultaneously infinitely real and infinitely perfect. In the Christian Bible's Exodus 3:14, Yahweh says "I am who I am." to Moses to identify himself to him in the burning bush. Yahweh's attributes and operations are identical with His essence, and His essence necessitates His existence. Unlike created beings, Yahweh is pure act—all that He can be, infinitely realized and perfect. Unmoved Mover: Aristotle used the concept of the "unmoved mover" to explain the existence of the universe. According to him, everything in the cosmos is in motion, but this motion requires a cause. The unmoved mover is the prime mover, initiating all motion without being moved itself. In this context, Actus Purus aligns with the idea of the unchanging, eternal, and perfect Being—Yahweh—who sets everything in motion. Common Being vs. Intensive Being: Thomas Aquinas further elaborated on Actus Purus: Common Being: Refers to the weak sense or common existence shared by all created entities. It is universal and indeterminate. Intensive Being: Also known as being in the strong sense, it is the highest real perfection. It includes every possible determination and excludes any other addition. Yahweh embodies intensive Being, while everything else partakes in common being. In summary, Actus Purus encapsulates the divine perfection, unchanging nature, and eternal existence of Yahweh—the ultimate unmoved mover who sets the universe in motion.