Is the OA proof?

Question 1

yes?

Answer 1

• It is deductive, so if the premises are true, then the truth of the conclusion is guaranteed.
• Anselm argues that ‘God exists’ is analytic, so it is true by definition.
• So, if the premises of Anselm’s argument are true, then it is proof of the existence of God

Question 2

no?

Answer 2

• most scholars agree that it is not a proof; it merely shows that ‘if’ God exists, then he is a necessary being
• If it were really proof, nobody would doubt it; nobody doubts that 2 + 2 = 4, but lots of people disagree with Anselm’s argument