Anselm Flashcards

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Ontological Argument

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God is that which nothing greater can be conceived

god must exist in reality, otherwise. a greater being can be conceived, which contradicts the initial premise

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Nature of God

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God is a being greater than anything conceivable and is perfectly good

god is unchanging, eternal and the source of all existence

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Faith and reason

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faith seeks understanding: faith precedes reason, but reason can deepen faith

belief in god is not contrary to reason, rather, reason can illuminate the existence and nature of god

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