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198: The Proslogion

Classical Stuff You Should Know

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The Proslogion by Anselmo of Canterbury

The proslogion by anselmo of canterbury is where one of the most famous philosophical arguments originates. And i always use it as an example for my students when they are writing and they want to know how long their paper has to be. You need good ideas, don't throw words at a page until you have two pages. Tell me something good and tell it as briefly as you can. I'll show you an example of exactly why, because i highlighted a whole sentence that might be the funniest sentence in english prose you've ever heard. That is a big promis pretty on od you, ges.

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