08 Assess whether the ontological argument demonstrates the existence of God. (30 marks) The ontological argument was first formulated by St. Anselm in the 11th century. It argues the existence of God from a deductive and a priori stance. God is a being than which none greater can be conceived. This is the response given by St Anselm to the fool in the psalm who believed there was no God. St Anselm the Archbishop of Canterbury and of the Benedictine Order explained that for God to exist in the
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to ponder his sentence and escape‚ as well as the result of further action. Crito eagerly attempts persuading Socrates to escape by presenting many gripping arguments. Socrates responds to these arguments by asking/interrogating Crito with questions surrounding pressing life principles that both men agree on and by doing so provides an argument against Crito’s encouragements of escape. No Athenian law prevents any Athenian from leaving‚ and the laws
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be true. What we take to be true is our reality.” -Gary Zukav If all of this is true‚ how do you perceive God? The most fascinating argument for the existence of an all-perfect God is the ontological argument. The argument that God‚ being defined as most great or perfect‚ must exist‚ since a God who exists is greater than a God who does not. The ontological arguments claim that once we understand
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Annotated Bibliography-Abortion Bethany Stansberry Prof. Eldridge Ivy Tech Community College November 26‚ 2012 Abortion The related topic between the four articles listed below is abortion. There will always be an argument for abortion and against abortions. As a women‚ I can relate to both sides; pro-choice and pro-life. The fact that the government is trying to take away the choice for an abortions‚ raises a lot of questions to me. Why shouldn’t women have a choice? Krause‚ K. W. (2011
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Argument by Authority Example of Authority: Islamophobia Is Bad for Business Authors: Massoud Hayoun Qualifications: World Affairs Editor at The Vancouver Observer‚ where he writes a daily column on China. He has reported on China‚ North America‚ the Middle East‚ and North Africa for The Atlantic‚ Newsweek‚ TIME‚ and Agence France Presse. Source: Boston Review; Jan2013‚ Vol. 71 Issue 1‚ p34-39‚ 6p‚ 1 Chart Context: A few years ago‚ nearly 1‚600 Chinese laborers moved to Saudi Arabia to build
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risks to women but not as much as abortion does. • Some mothers die during childbirth • Babies placed in orphanages do not always get adopted Conclusion • The United States should legalize abortions. • Laws to support the Pro-choice should be implemented across the United States. References Callahan‚ D. (2007‚ May). Images‚ Arguments‚ and Interests. Society‚ 44(4)‚ 22. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Global Gee‚ A. (2011‚ June). Anti-abortion laws gain more ground in the USA. The Lancet
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John Doe 11/25/12 Causal Argument “I can purchase that now and pay for it later?”- (The rising effects of credit cards causing more and more student debt) The cycle always seem to begin when you are least expecting it‚ I know that’s how it started for me. I was browsing in my favorite store H&M not planning on buying anything when I came across a pair of pants plus shoes that were on sale for 25% off‚ I could not leave the store without purchasing these items. Once I made my way to
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flaws within her argument. I will start by explaining Ornellas’s argument. I will introduce the premises she uses as support‚ and show the fallacies they contain. I will provide a conclusion as to why she’s unable to conclude that more states should enforce the death penalty. Lastly an objection on Ornellas part will be provided‚ and then proven to be unsuccessful. Lori Ornellas argues why more states should enforce the death penalty using two linked premises to support her conclusion. First‚ she states
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Dominic Lowman 11/28/12 Engl 102 sec 018 Academic Argument High school students today are all excited about post-college life‚ which for most means going away to college to further their education. The question is‚ are they truly being provided the necessary tools needed to be successful at the college levels? Are teachers‚ counselors‚ parents and the government both state and federal doing enough to lead these young minds out into the world? We all know how expensive college is and that only a
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Recognizing Deceptive Arguments Exercise Carol L. Gaskins HSM/210 March 16‚ 2012 Professor Constance Reiss Harvey Recognizing Deceptive Arguments Exercise 1. The Supreme Court has a greater obligation to protect the rights of victims rather than those of criminals. Answer: b (categorical statements) 2. It is clear to every intelligent person that the Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution‚ protection against cruel and unusual punishment‚ does not bar the use of victim impact
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