Ontilogical Argument Strengths

Question 1

It has certainty as a deductive argument if the premises are true the conclusion myst be true

Answer 1

It has certainty as a deductive argument if the premises are true the conclusion myst be true

-Whilst inductive arguments are only probabilistic, deductive arguments give absolute certainty.

-The Ontological Argument is a deductive argument - if it succeeds, it is absolute proof of the existence of God.

-This is much more reliable and certain than inductive arguments, which can only give probability.

Question 2

For theists

Answer 2

Anselm’s definition is in fact claiming that God is limitless and for many, if there is a God, his definition makes good sense

Question 3

Verifiable

Answer 3

Its ability to be verified without sense experience means it is not
open to unreliable or bias experiences.

Question 4

Anselm’s Ontological Argument is supported by Descartes

Answer 4

-Descartes was a mathematician, scientist and philosopher.

-He asserted it was ‘quite evident’ that God must exist by definition.