Reasonable Faith Podcast Question of the Week #930: Great-Making Properties and the Ontological Argument
Mar 13, 2025
A thought-provoking exploration unfolds as a young individual from Syria tackles the ontological argument, highlighting the subjective nature of concepts like greatness and perfection. The discussion dives into the complexities of value in metaphysical debates, reflecting on various philosophical perspectives and recent developments. The conversation also emphasizes 'great-making properties,' scrutinizing their importance in contemplating the existence of an omnipotent and morally perfect being across different realms. Prepare for deep philosophical insights!
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Letter from Syria
- Craig expresses surprise at receiving a question from Syria, given its hardships.
- He inquires about the questioner's situation and faith journey.
Updated Ontological Argument
- Explore Alvin Plantinga's version of the ontological argument for a stronger approach.
- Plantinga's formulation offers improvements over Anselm's original version.
Great-Making Properties
- Some divine attributes, like moral perfection, are clearly great-making properties.
- These are virtually great-making by definition, regardless of instantiation or content.