

The Ontological Argument is Sound!
10 snips Feb 26, 2024
Exploring Anselm's ontological argument for God's existence, comparing God to a greatest possible being and a hypothetical island. Delving into Kant's views on existence as a predicate and the significance of existence as a great-making quality. Unpacking objections and nuances of deriving God's existence from abstract concepts and contemplating the emotional depth of hierarchy and greatness.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Anselm's Ontological Argument
03:35 • 7min
Unveiling the Ontological Argument's Depth
10:56 • 24min
Comparing Anselm's Greatest Possible Being with the Greatest Possible Island
34:57 • 13min
Exploring Kant's Contention on Existence as a Predicate
47:36 • 5min
Analyzing the Significance of Existence as a Great-Making Quality
53:05 • 4min
Unpacking the Ontological Argument
56:58 • 9min
Contemplating the Hierarchy of Greatness and Emotional Significance
01:06:16 • 4min