Arguments based on reason
3 Topics
Study a priori arguments for God's existence that rely on logic and reason alone, without appealing to observations of the natural world.
Topic 1 of 3
Anselm's Ontological Argument
Explore Anselm's a priori argument that God must exist based purely on the concept of a greatest conceivable being
Topic 2 of 3
Gaunilo's Criticism
Study Gaunilo's powerful parody argument using the perfect island to challenge Anselm's logic
Topic 3 of 3
Kant's Criticisms
Examine Kant's devastating critique that existence is not a predicate and his famous hundred thalers analogy
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