Anselm’s first OA Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
what is Anselm’s 1st OA?
A
God is the greatest possible being that can be conceived
2
Q
where may God either exist?
(2 places)
A
intellectu (in the mind)
in re (in reality
3
Q
Anselm’s 1st OA
(3 premises and conc.)
A
God is the greatest possible being that can be conceived
he can either exist intellectu or in re
it is better to exist in re than intellectu
so God must necessarily exist in re and intellectu
4
Q
what does predicate mean?
A
used to describe somethings intrinsic (internal) qualities
5
Q
how do predicates link to God?
A
Anselm claims it is part of God’s nature that God exists
6
Q
what is God described as?
A
God is that than which nothing greater can be conceived
