The Ontological Argument (AQA A-Level Religious Studies): Quizzes
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What does 'a priori' mean in the context of philosophical arguments?
What does 'a priori' mean in the context of philosophical arguments?
Arguments relying on logical deduction
Which statement is analytic rather than synthetic?
Which statement is analytic rather than synthetic?
A bicycle has two wheels
What is a contingent thing?
What is a contingent thing?
Something that could have failed to exist
How does Anselm define God?
How does Anselm define God?
A being than which nothing greater can be conceived
Why does Anselm argue God must exist in reality and not just in the mind?
Why does Anselm argue God must exist in reality and not just in the mind?
It's greater to exist in reality than mind only
What method did Gaunilo use to criticise Anselm?
What method did Gaunilo use to criticise Anselm?
Reductio ad absurdum
How did Anselm respond to Gaunilo's perfect island objection?
How did Anselm respond to Gaunilo's perfect island objection?
Islands are contingent; only God is necessary
What is Kant's first objection to the Ontological Argument?
What is Kant's first objection to the Ontological Argument?
Existence is not a real predicate
What crucial word does Kant say Anselm's argument omits?
What crucial word does Kant say Anselm's argument omits?
If
What did Karl Barth claim about Anselm's intention?
What did Karl Barth claim about Anselm's intention?
Not a logical proof but faith seeking understanding