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oliviahorn72

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Gaunilo, Anselms critic, argued against the ontological argument by claiming that
 
 

a. the evil in the world shows that God is not really perfect.
  b. the argument could just as easily prove the existence of the perfect island.
  c. reason cannot be used to prove matters of faith.
  d. all of the above



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Anselms second formulation of the ontological argument tries to establish that
 
 

a. God necessarily exists.
  b. God is necessary for there to be moral laws.
  c. without God, life would have no meaning.
  d. Gods existence must be believed on faith, not on the basis of reason.



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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

a.


oliviahorn72

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Reply #2 on: Jul 14, 2018
Thank you :)


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