Can Existence Be Treated As A Predicate?

Question 1

To say that something exists is to comment on its “? ?” - saying something exists is saying that it has the status of being a real thing, a thing which is ? in reality.

Answer 1

Ontological status.

Exemplified.

Question 2

Norman Malcolm argued that perhaps the existence in the ordinary, ? kind might not be a predicate, but that ? existence, which only applies to God, is different.

Answer 2

Contingent.

Necessary.

Question 3

According to Malcolm, ? existence is a distinguishing characteristic which sets God apart and, therefore, can be used as a ? - but only of God.

Answer 3

Necessary.

Predicate.