Arguments Based On Reason

Question 1

What does Ontology mean?

Answer 1

It is the branch
of metaphysics
(abstract concepts)
dealing with the nature
of being.

Question 2

Is the Ontological argument A priori or A posteriori?

Answer 2

It is a priori because it
uses reasoning (it uses
theoretical and analytical
(logical) deduction to try
to prove the existence of
God.)

Question 3

What does Anselm claim you need to understand to come to the conclusion God exists?

Answer 3

If you
understand the
definition of God then
you understand God
exists.

Question 4

In what work is Anselms Ontological Argument found?

Answer 4

Proslogion Chapters 2 and 3 (Proslogion is a prayer book)

Question 5

What is Anselms definition of God?

Answer 5

The definition of God is that
which nothing greater can be
thought of

Question 6

Anselm claims Atheists have a Common ___ of God

Answer 6

Understanding, thus atheists
know what they are rejecting.