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Anselm's ontological argument starts off with a single stated assumption, that one has a concept of God, an infinite and most perfect being.
Ontological Argument
An argument for the existence of God based on the premise that God, being defined as the greatest possible being, must exist in reality because existence would make God greater.
Anselm
A medieval theologian and philosopher known for his argument for the existence of God through the concept of "that than which nothing greater can be thought."
- Differentiate between critical philosophical arguments pertinent to religion, namely ontological, cosmological, and the argument of design.
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Zybrea KnightMay 05, 2024
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True
Explanation :
Anselm's ontological argument indeed starts off with the assumption that one has a concept of God as an infinite and most perfect being.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between critical philosophical arguments pertinent to religion, namely ontological, cosmological, and the argument of design.