Abstract
In this paper I discuss Thomas Aquinas' views about infinite regresses, primarily why he allows some and rejects others. I will first discuss two of the Five Ways from ST I, 2, 3 in order to illustrate the way Aquinas uses infinite regress arguments. Then, I will look at an example of a regress argument that Aquinas rejects. In order to get clear about why Aquinas rejects some regresses I will characterize a distinction to separate acceptable from unacceptable regresses as St. Thomas does. Finally, I will suggest some reasons to explain why Aquinas rejects those regresses that he does reject.
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