Arguments For Gods Existence Based On Reason ( Ontological )

Question 1

Anselms ontological argument and is not persuasive

Answer 1

1. Premise one: definition of God
2. First and second formulations
3. Existence is not a predicate

Question 2

To what extent does Gaunilo successfully criticise the ontological argument?

Answer 2

1. Premise one: definition of God
2. First and second formulations
3. Existence is not a predicate

Question 3

‘A priori arguments are more persuasive than a posteriori arguments.’ Discuss.

Answer 3

1. A priori - unpersuasive (GOD CANNOT BE PROVED THROUGH A PRIORI REASONING)
2. A posteriori - more persuasive (BUT ARE GUILTY OF MAKING ASSUMPTIONS/GENERALISATIONS)
3. A posteriori - more persuasive (BUT NOT ENOUGH ON THEIR OWN. FAITH IS NECESSARY)