Ontological Argument

Question 1

What is Anselm’s definition of God?

Answer 1

That than which nothing greater can be thought

Question 2

What does Psalms 14:1 say (In relation to Anselm)?

Answer 2

The fool has said in his heart their is no god
The Fool
- Understands the claim that God exists
- Doesn’t believe God exists

Question 3

Definition of Reductio ad absurdum

Answer 3

Suppose God God only exists in one’s understanding
Then God could be greater by existing in reality
This means a greater God is possible - one that exists in reality

Question 4

What is a necessary being?

Answer 4

Something which must exist (Cannot be thought of as not exists)

Question 5

Gaunilo’s criticism of Anselm

Answer 5

We all have a different definition of God (Perfection is subjective - Perfect Island Analogy) Just because you can imagine something perfect doesn’t mean it can exist

Question 6

What is Descartes definition of “Cogito ergo sum”

Answer 6

“I think therefore I am”- The only thing we can prove is that we exist due to the fact we can think