Anselm's Ontological Argument #shorts #history #facts

A rather tricky philosophy puzzle, join in thinking through the complexities of the St Anselm of Canterbury's Ontological Argument, a pivotal concept in philosophy and theology that aims to prove the existence of God through reason alone. Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, this video offers a deep dive into one of the most debated topics in philosophical theology.

Things to Consider:

Anselm's Original Ontological Argument
Criticisms and Rebuttals
Modern Variations and Interpretations

What to Expect:

The argument's logical structure
Consideration of its strengths and weaknesses
The cutting edge of 11th century faith and reason

Perfect For:

Philosophy students
Theology scholars
Those intrigued by intellectual discussions on the existence of God

#shorts #history #facts

[geomicpri]

It is greater to exist than not to exist. It is also greater to exist necessarily than to exists contingently. It is greater to be that which has the power of being within itself & to give that power to all other things, than to be given that power by something else.
Given this, to claim that a Maximally Great Being exists is actually a tautology.
The nature of reality is such that, insofar as a thing can be described in tautologies, that thing must exist.

[cameronfitzgerald]

I think therefore I am. - Rene Descartes

[BarefootWandrer]

Anything you think of can exist to you if you truly believe. Ever heard of speaking/thinking something into existence? How do you think prayer works? We obviously have some sort of soul inside, people can feel a shift in mood in others even if nothing is said and no looks are given, so energy and vibrations must be a thing. Want something bad enough, will it to happen, amd tjongs may change. Idk but maybe

[galefray]

Most delusional pile of bollocks I've ever heard; It's easy to refute. According to Anselm, existence is a criterion for perfection.

That's to say, if any being is perfect, it also must exist. This in and of itself is where the confusion lies.

In order for a being to be perfect, it must first exist. It's not perfect first, THEN exists. In other words, existence is itself a criterion (amongst other criteria) whereby a being achieves perfection.

In order for god to be perfect, one first must prove he exists. one cannot say "He's perfect, so he exists" rather "he exists, and has all the other qualities needed for perfection, therefore, he is perfect". The existence part IS the very thing one is trying to prove. So if one says "He exists because he is perfect" then one has assumed the conclusion.

[geomicpri]

It is greater to exist than not to exist. It is also greater to exist necessarily than to exists contingently. It is greater to be that which has the power of being within itself & to give that power to all other things, than to be given that power by something else.
Given this, to claim that a Maximally Great Being exists is actually a tautology.
The nature of reality is such that, insofar as a thing can be described in tautologies, that thing must exist.