Ontological Argument Flashcards
1
Q
What is the ontological argument?
A
The Ontological Argument is the argument that proves the existence of some sort of god.
2
Q
Who created this argument?
A
Saint Anselm of Canterbury.
3
Q
What did the Ontological Argument say?
A
That there was a maximally great being that made the world.
4
Q
Who was this maximally great being?
A
God
5
Q
What was the example that we used as an example of the ontological argument?
A
If someone made an amazing pizza, there has to be something that could make it greater that thing is a maximally great being that can make the perfect pizza.
6
Q
What are the pros of this argument?
A
Theists will agree to this argument.
7
Q
What are the cons of this argument?
A
Atheists wouldn’t agree and it isn’t an accurate statement.
