Descartes' Ontological Argument Flashcards
1
Q
How does Descartes define God?
A
As a supremely perfect being
2
Q
What is existence part of?
A
The essence of being a supremely perfect being
3
Q
What is existence?
A
A predicate of God and therefore is an essential part and cannot be separated from God
4
Q
What is the example Descartes gives?
A
3 angles are necessary predicates of a triangle
5
Q
What did Descartes say about God’s existence?
A
It is logical necessity
