What kind of argument is Anselm presenting?

Question 1

Define a priori

Answer 1

An argument based on logical deduction rather than sense experience - a deductive proof

Question 2

Anselm’s argument is analytic; what does this mean?

Answer 2

True by definition, e.g., a bachelor is an unmarried man; for Anselm, ‘God exists’ is an analytic statement.

Question 3

If not our senses, what is Anselm trying to use to prove God’s existence?

Answer 3

pure reason