Ontological Argument Flashcards
1
Q
Anselms definition of God
A
That than which nothing greater can be conceived
2
Q
Anselm’s Premise 1
A
God exists as an idea, at least in our mind
3
Q
Anselm’s Premise 2
A
A being that exists in reality is greater than an imaginary being
4
Q
Anselm’s Premise 3
A
If God exists only in mind, he would not be the greatest being
5
Q
Anselm’s Premise 4
A
Therefore, God must exist in reality
6
Q
Posteori
A
Based on experience
7
Q
Priori
A
Based on reason
8
Q
‘the fool’
A
Essentially, Anselm referred to non-believers as fools In his argument
