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On Anselm's 2nd Formulation of the Ontological Argument
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RE: On Anselm's 2nd Formulation of the Ontological Argument
For St. Thomas Aquinas, that is invalid, because what must be proved to be real via demonstration must start with things we are sure to be real. Hence, the 5 Ways of St. Thomas Aquinas all starts with what we can sense, for our natural knowledge starts with the senses. Although, without St. Thomas' objection, St. Anselm's argument have convinced many people.
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RE: On Anselm's 2nd Formulation of the Ontological Argument - by theologian - November 21, 2016 at 2:08 am

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