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Ontological Argument

1. ‘Anselm’s Ontological Argument proves God logically exists.’ Discuss.
2. Assess the claim that existence is a predicate.
3. “A priori arguments for God’s existence are more persuasive than a posteriori arguments”. Discuss
4. Critically evaluate the view that the ontological argument contains a number of logical fallacies which nullify the conclusion that God exists.