RE: The modal ontological argument - without modal logic proves atheism
February 14, 2014 at 12:58 pm
(February 14, 2014 at 12:54 pm)Tonus Wrote:(February 14, 2014 at 12:47 pm)Cthulhu Dreaming Wrote: Naturally - ontological arguments are a fucking joke. Frankly, I can't imagine why anyone bothers with them anymore - they're the weakest form of argument by far, IMO.I think that it's much easier to drag out a (pseudo-)philosophical debate because few enough people understand philosophy sufficiently to call a bullshitter's bluff. It is certainly easier than getting god to step out of his metaphysical closet and wave at us.
Good point. The first time I encountered the classical ontological argument I was like - WTF? iI don't even... Derpity Derp.
You know it smells of bullshit, but the turd is disguised well enough that the unwary might still step in it.