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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Q
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
