Descartes Flashcards
1
Q
Descartes argument
A
I exist
In my mind I have concept of a perfect being
Existence is part of being perfect
God must exist to be perfect
So god exists
2
Q
What’s a supremely perfect being
A
A god that has maximal qualities
3
Q
Triangle analogy
A
Elements of a triangle are inseperable
4
Q
Mountain quote by Descartes
A
I can’t see a mountain without a valley
They can’t be seperated from one another
5
Q
Apply mountain analogy to god
A
I can’t concivve god without existence
Existence is inseparable from him
6
Q
Is there any empirical evidence on his maximal qualities
A
No
