RE: Why ontological arguments are illogical
August 3, 2012 at 8:56 am
(This post was last modified: August 3, 2012 at 9:01 am by The Grand Nudger.)
(August 3, 2012 at 2:07 am)CliveStaples Wrote: Hmm. I thought the meaning of that sentence was clear. I wasn't saying that that was true, I was saying that that was what ontological arguments argue.
I'll try again:
"Usually ontological arguments claim that, 'If you're thinking of God, you must be thinking of something that actually exists.' When you think of something like unicorns, or the state of Oregonia, you're thinking of things that don't actually exist; whereas when you think of things like beavers, or the state of Oregon, you're thinking of things that actually exist."
No, no, crystal clear. I'm just wondering why they argue that. It's a fairly ridiculous statement (imo anyway). Are those using this argument perfectly okay with it being directed towards any god whatsoever? I mean, when I'm thinking of Wotan, I must be thinking of something that actually exists? Correct (as per the argument)? Wakan-tanka also. Ah, and Tom Navy too. It's a good thing that there's alot of room "up there" because the skies are filling up with gods rather quickly in my mind atm.
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