ontological argument Flashcards
1
Q
Who made the ontological argument?
A
Anselm
2
Q
Which two people criticised the ontological argument?
A
Gaunilo and Kant
3
Q
What is Anselm’s definition of God?
A
‘God is that than which nothing greater can be conceived’
4
Q
How did Gaunilo criticise the ontological argument?
A
island analogy - can’t define things into existence
gossip criticism
5
Q
How did Kant criticise the ontological argument?
A
existence is not a predicate
God is not a necessary being
