2nd part of Anselms argument

Question 1

Define contingency

Answer 1

Something that relies on something else for its existence, it doesn’t need to exist.

Question 2

Define necessity

Answer 2

The thing that gives contingency to other beings, it could never not have existed.

Question 3

Outline the second part of Anselm’s argument

Answer 3

• God is TTWNGCBC
• Necessary existence is greater than contingent existence
• So if God was only contingent, then a greater being could be conceived
• Therefore God must have necessary existence.