(October 27, 2013 at 7:53 pm)Tkcjpii Wrote: Wow, impressive! Someone on this site actually quoted Anselm! There is hope for this forum after all! Someone made a cogent argument, instead of the regular f-bombs and downtalking, like cornered animals. Love it. wonder if he's an atheist?!?!
Er, thanks? I'll just take that bit at that.
Technically, I'm quoting Immanuel Kant's critique of St. Anselm's argument. I find Kant's and Hume's critiques of ontological arguments powerful and convincing, so it's no wonder I would post 'em. :p
Anyone familiar enough with mathematics and formal logic to know the real ramifications of this? The article isn't clear to me.
If it is an actual valid and sound proof of God's existence, I guess I'm a theist. I think there are still problems with the concept that might show a definite unsoundness with the argument, but it will definitely be a thorn in atheists' sides.