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the same form of argument can be used to render into existence things we know not to exist= flawed |
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there is not a reason to think it is more perfect to exist then to not exist e.g war therefore premise 3 is not obviously true |
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existence is not defining property. since existence doesnt add anything to the concept of the greatest possible being, premise 3 is false |
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premise 2 is weak. Anselm proposes that the greatest possible being exists only in the understanding as some mental entity. but typically what we mean when we say God only exists in the understanding is that we have an idea of the possible being that does not refer to any existing reality. this reading of 'exists in mind' does not lead to a contradiction |
