Anselm evaluation

    Cards (4)

    • Strength - deductive
      Deductive argument: based on fact. Therefore a proof
    • Weakness - deductive
      Kant's objections - 'necessary existence' is part of what we mean by 'God', does not follow from this that God exists in reality. It is a definition of God but it does not mean that there is really a God. They do not disprove his existence but show that his existence cannot be shown by logic
    • Strength - faith
      not meant to be a logical proof but instead a confession of faith. For those with faith, it aligns with that
    • Weakness - faith
      Reject the definition of God because it limits him.
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