In one of his proofs for the existence of God, Aquinas says, "We see that things which lack _________, such as mere physical objects, act always, or nearly always, in the same way. Hence it is plain that they achieve this, not by chance, but by design."
A) being
B) becoming
C) awareness
D) substance

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Aquinas argues that objects lacking awareness (consciousness or intelligence) still act in consistent ways, suggesting their actions are directed by some external design or purpose, which he attributes to the existence of God.

In One of His Proofs for the Existence of God