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What is the flaw in reasoning referred to as?
A fallacy
What is Anselm's argument regarding God's existence?
God's existence is a necessary part of his definition
What is Immanuel Kant's objection to Anselm's argument?
Existence is not a predicate
What is John Wisdom's thought experiment called?
The Parable of The Invisible Gardener
What is the point of The Parable of The Invisible Gardener?
To illustrate the problems with Anselm's argument
What is the name of the 11th century French monk who offered a deductive argument for the existence of God based on the nature of God's being?
Anselm of Canterbury
What is the definition of ontology?
The study of the nature of existence
According to Anselm, what is God's defining characteristic?
Being the best possible thing we can imagine
What is Anselm's argument for the existence of God based on?
The nature of God's being
What is the basis of Anselm's argument for the existence of God?
The idea that good things are better if they exist in reality
What is the philosophy of religion NOT about?
Studying the Bible to prove its truth
Why is faith not valuable from a philosophical perspective?
It is definitionally unprovable
Why is it important for both theists and atheists to pay attention to the arguments presented in the philosophy of religion?
Because religion is hugely important in shaping history
What is the difference between the philosophy of religion and religious anthropology or sociology?
Philosophy of religion studies the truth of religious beliefs, while religious anthropology/sociology studies the cultural and social aspects of religion
Which of the following best describes the difference between the philosophical study of religion and theology?
Philosophers take nothing as a given, while theologians assume the existence of God.
What is the main point the author is making about atheism?
Atheism is not a valid option for theological study.
What is the role of evidence in the philosophical study of religion?
All beliefs must be supported by evidence in the philosophical study of religion.
What does the author mean when they say 'no area of belief is sacred'?
All beliefs, including religious beliefs, must be examined and questioned in the philosophical study of religion.
What is Anselm's argument for the existence of God?
God is the greatest thing we can think of
What is Gaunilo's response to Anselm's argument?
The same argument can be used to prove the existence of anything we can imagine
What is the fallacy known as begging the question?
Using circular reasoning to support a claim
Who came up with the parable of the invisible gardener?
John Wisdom
What is the main topic discussed in this episode of Crash Course Philosophy?
The philosophy of religion
What did Gaunilo and Kant think of Anselm's argument for God's existence?
They disagreed with Anselm's conclusion
What is the significance of Thomas Aquinas in the context of this episode?
He came up with a better argument for God's existence
What is the main point to note about accepting a conclusion but rejecting the argument for it?
It means a better argument is needed to support the conclusion
What is the main difference between the philosophy of religion and theology?
Philosophy assumes nothing, while theology assumes God exists
What is the main focus of the philosophical study of religion?
To examine all beliefs, including religious ones, and provide evidence for them
What is the role of atheism in theology?
Atheism is not an option in theology
What is the significance of examining sacred beliefs in philosophy?
All beliefs, even sacred ones, need to be examined and evidence provided for them
What is a fallacy?
A flaw in reasoning that weakens or destroys an argument
What is begging the question?
Assuming the very thing you're trying to prove with your argument
What is a necessary being?
A being that must exist
What did Immanuel Kant argue about existence?
Existence cannot be used as a defining characteristic
What is The Parable of The Invisible Gardener?
A thought exercise about the existence of God
What is the name of the 11th century French monk who offered a deductive argument for the existence of God based on the nature of God's being?
Anselm of Canterbury
What are arguments for the existence of God based on the study of being called?
Ontological arguments
According to Anselm, what is the nature of God's being?
God is the best possible thing we can imagine
What is Anselm's argument for the existence of God based on?
The definition of God's being
What is the main premise of Anselm's argument for the existence of God?
God is the best possible thing we can imagine
What is Anselm's argument for the existence of God?
God is the greatest thing we can think of, and therefore must exist in reality.
What is Gaunilo's criticism of Anselm's argument?
The argument can be used to prove the existence of anything we can imagine.
What is the fallacy known as begging the question?
A fallacy in which the conclusion is assumed in the premises.
What is the philosophy of religion NOT?
The study of the Bible
Why do philosophers not take faith as an answer?
Faith is definitionally unprovable
Why is it important for both theists and atheists to pay attention to arguments about religion?
Religion is hugely important and influential in shaping history
What does the author mean when they say 'we all need to pay attention to these arguments'?
Both theists and atheists need to listen to arguments about religion
What is the flaw in using how you were raised as proof of religious truth?
It doesn't prove anything about the truth of a religious belief
What is the main topic of this episode of Crash Course Philosophy?
The philosophy of religion
Who came up with the parable of the invisible gardener?
John Wisdom
What did Gaunilo and Kant think about Anselm's argument for God's existence?
They disagreed with Anselm's conclusion
What is the importance of looking for a better argument in favor of your conclusion?
It helps you prove your conclusion
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