Feser's Neo-Platonic Proof: An Analysis | (MoR. 38)

Stage one of Feser’s Aristotelian proof reasons from the reality of change to the existence of a purely actual actualizer. In this video, I critically evaluate the argument.  Like the show? Help it grow! Consider becoming a patron (thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/majestyofreason If you wanna make a one-time donation or tip (thanks!): https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/josep...  This video is based on: Schmid, J.C. Forthcoming. “Stage One of the Aristotelian Proof: A Critical Appraisal”, Sophia. Link: https://philpapers.org/archive/SCHSOO... [The abstract should say 'this question' lol] Also: Here's a supplemental document to the video in which I level yet another criticism toward the Aristotelian proof -- namely, that it seems to actually entail existential inertia. Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A79x... Existential inertia links, for those interested: (1) IJPR paper: https://philpapers.org/archive/SCHEIA... (2) Response to Hsiao and Sanders: https://majestyofreason.wordpress.com... (3) A User’s Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jr44d... (4) Response to Intellectual Conservatism, Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dG1H... (5) Response to Intellectual