Think - A Compelling Introduction to Philosophy by Simon Blackburn

Author:Simon Blackburn
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Published: 2010-10-10T15:28:42.713000+00:00

The notable thing about this argument is that it is purely a priori. It purports to prove God's existence simply from considering the concept or definition of God. It is like the specimen proof in mathematics, that deduces from the concept of a circle that chords dropped from a point to opposite ends of a diameter meet at right angles. The argument requires no empirical premises -- no measuring, or results from experience. Anselm's argument could be presented in two stages:

The concept of God is understood. Whatever is understood, exists in the understanding. So God exists in the understanding.

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