Theology of Anselm and Aquinas's rational arguments that prove the existence of God short Answers
1- (Thomas) are rational proofs for the existence of God. What are the differences between these two KINDS of arguments? Explain. Is one type of argument more persuasive than the other? Why? Give examples to support your position.
2. Anselm's Ontological Argument. ( That God truly Exists) Please present the argument in your own words to show that you grasp the several parts of his proof process. Does this argument succeed in proving that God exists? Explain why you either agree that the argument does succeed or your reasons for rejecting the argument. Are there any logical or metaphysical principles that must be assumed true for this argument to be valid? What are they?
3. Thomas presents 5 Cosmological arguments that he says, "can prove the existence of God". In your opinion, which one is the most convincing of the 5 arguments? Please give a well- reasoned explanation for your choice? State the "a priori" principles/assumptions without which the arguments would not obtain? Which of Aquinas' 5 proofs are based on 1. The Ontological Argument (Anselm) and the Cosmological Arguments Aristotle's Natural Theology? List and Explain.
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