ontological Flashcards
1
Q
what kind of argument
A
a priori
2
Q
Anslem’s belief
A
god is “that than which no greater can be conceived”
in reality and mind is better than mind
if god only existed in our imagination he would not be the greatest thing therfore he has to be
3
Q
gaunilos criticism
A
thinks of a perfect island, it doesnt mean it exists or is perfect
4
Q
necessary being
A
it is necessary humans arent
5
Q
descartes ontological argument
A
god is the most perfect being, since existing is part of his being perfect, god must therefore exist
6
Q
kants response to descartes
A
existence is not a predicate
7
Q
malcom on existence
A
existence does not add to the value of something
8
Q
anslems four dimensionalist approach
A
the idea only exists in the present since god is everywhere
