How did John Duns Scotus argue for God as an infinite being?

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John Duns Scotus argued that the Aristotelian proof of God as a "primary mover" was insufficient. Instead, he developed an intricate metaphysical demonstration to establish God as the absolutely primary, unique, and infinite being.12

Central to his argument was the conviction that the concept of "infinite being" is the most perfect way for humans to conceive of God, rather than viewing God merely as a primary mover or being itself. To support this, he incorporated the Anselmian argument into his own framework. Furthermore, Duns Scotus emphasized that the universe is contingent and entirely dependent on God’s infinite creative will, a position that stood in opposition to the view that the universe is governed by necessary causes.12