The Ontological Argument Flashcards

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Ontology is the branch of ? that explores the whole concept of existence. You and I exist in a ? sense, prime numbers exists in the realm of mathematical ? and forgiveness and boredom exist on a mental, ? level.

A

Philosophy.
Physical.
Concepts.
Emotional.

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The ? argument for the existence of God is an ? ? argument, which means that it’s working from first principles, pure conceptual truth and definitions to demonstrate the existence of God. It’s a ? argument, using logic rather than using evidence of ? experience.

A

Ontological.
A priori.
Deductive.
Sense.

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According to the ontological argument, almost everything which exists does so in a ? way; it depends upon other factors.

A

Contingent.

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God’s existence is different from the existence of anything else. Thinker, like Paul ? have argued that “exists” is not the right word to use of God at all.

A

Tillich.

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God, it’s argued by religious ?, is necessary rather than ?

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Believers.

Contingent.

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