When I first heard the Ontological Argument, I thought it was the most obvious piece of sophistry I had ever heard. I assumed that nobody today believed in it. But I later learned that I was wrong: there are philosophers who still think this argument is okay. Anyway, even if you agree with me that the argument is obviously terrible, you might still find it interesting to talk about exactly what the mistake in it is.
Arguments for God, #1: The Ontological Argument
Arguments for God, #1: The Ontological…
Arguments for God, #1: The Ontological Argument
When I first heard the Ontological Argument, I thought it was the most obvious piece of sophistry I had ever heard. I assumed that nobody today believed in it. But I later learned that I was wrong: there are philosophers who still think this argument is okay. Anyway, even if you agree with me that the argument is obviously terrible, you might still find it interesting to talk about exactly what the mistake in it is.