onteleogical argument

Question 1

what is Anselm’s definition of God

Answer 1

that than which nothing greater can be conceived

Question 2

anselm’s ontological argument version 1

Answer 2

.P1: God exists as an idea, at least in our mind/imagination.

.P2. A being that exists in reality is greater than an imaginary being.

.P3. If God exists only in the mind, he would not be the greatest being (this would be a contradiction).

.P4. Therefore, God must exist in reality.

Question 3

what is the second version of Anselm’s OA

Answer 3

P: It is possible to think of beings that come in and out of existence (contingent beings), and to think of beings that have necessary existence.

2: A necessary being is greater than a contingent being.

3: Since God is the greatest conceivable being, God has the greatest form of existence (necessary existence).

4: God cannot not exist (and cannot be imagined not to exist).

Question 4

what was descrates ontological argument

Answer 4

1. God is a supremely perfect being
2. A supremely perfect being contains supremely perfect characteristics (omni-benevolence, omnipotence … )
3. Existence is an essential characteristic of a supremely perfect being.
4. God’s existence is logically necessary. Therefore, God exists.