The Ontological Argument Key Words

?
  • Created by: HazelS
  • Created on: 04-05-15 13:46
An argument that does not rely on the evidence of the senses, but on logical argument
a priori
1 of 13
The argument contains the conclusion that it reaches
deductive
2 of 13
It is true by definition alone
analytic
3 of 13
Something that must, logically exist
necessary being
4 of 13
They developed the argument
Anselm of Canterbury
5 of 13
All knowing
Omniscient
6 of 13
All powerful
Omnipotent
7 of 13
A God not worthy of worship
Useless God
8 of 13
Truth claims which come from experience and knowledge
a posteriori
9 of 13
Something that depends on other things in order to exist
Contingent being
10 of 13
Something that is true without seeing or experiencing it
Predicate
11 of 13
As great as possible
Maximally great
12 of 13
As excellent as possible
Maximally excellent
13 of 13

Other cards in this set

Card 2

Front

The argument contains the conclusion that it reaches

Back

deductive

Card 3

Front

It is true by definition alone

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

Something that must, logically exist

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

They developed the argument

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
View more cards

Comments

No comments have yet been made

Similar Philosophy resources:

See all Philosophy resources »See all The Ontological Argument resources »