

Defenders: Excursus on Natural Theology (Part 25): Q&A on the Ontological Argument
18 snips Sep 28, 2022
The hosts discuss the concept of a maximally great being and address objections. They explore the possibility of a maximally great being and a quasi maximally great being. They debate the nature of necessity and the success of natural theology arguments. They explore the definition of maximal greatness and its relation to the idea of God. They discuss the ontological argument and its connection to possible worlds. They address arguments against God's existence and a posteriori considerations.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
The Possibility of a Maximally Great Being
03:31 • 6min
Discussion on an Argument for the Existence of a Great Being and its Relation to Planning's View on Necessity
09:31 • 2min
The Nature of Necessity and the Ontological Argument
11:15 • 4min
The Concept of Maximal Greatness and its Relation to the Idea of God
15:23 • 5min
The Ontological Argument and Possible Worlds
20:49 • 17min
Arguments Against God's Existence and A Posteriori Considerations
38:16 • 3min