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What is the flaw in reasoning referred to as?

  • A paradox
  • A fallacy (correct)
  • A misconception
  • A misunderstanding
  • What is Anselm's argument regarding God's existence?

  • God's existence is a necessary part of his definition (correct)
  • God's existence is impossible to prove
  • God's existence is irrelevant to his definition
  • God's existence is a matter of faith
  • What is Immanuel Kant's objection to Anselm's argument?

  • Anselm's argument is based on false premises
  • Existence is not a predicate (correct)
  • God cannot be defined as a necessary being
  • Anselm's argument is circular
  • What is John Wisdom's thought experiment called?

    <p>The Parable of The Invisible Gardener</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the point of The Parable of The Invisible Gardener?

    <p>To illustrate the problems with Anselm's argument</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>Anselm of Canterbury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of ontology?

    <p>The study of the nature of existence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Anselm, what is God's defining characteristic?

    <p>Being the best possible thing we can imagine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Anselm's argument for the existence of God based on?

    <p>The nature of God's being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basis of Anselm's argument for the existence of God?

    <p>The idea that good things are better if they exist in reality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the philosophy of religion NOT about?

    <p>Studying the Bible to prove its truth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is faith not valuable from a philosophical perspective?

    <p>It is definitionally unprovable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for both theists and atheists to pay attention to the arguments presented in the philosophy of religion?

    <p>Because religion is hugely important in shaping history</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between the philosophy of religion and religious anthropology or sociology?

    <p>Philosophy of religion studies the truth of religious beliefs, while religious anthropology/sociology studies the cultural and social aspects of religion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the difference between the philosophical study of religion and theology?

    <p>Philosophers take nothing as a given, while theologians assume the existence of God.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main point the author is making about atheism?

    <p>Atheism is not a valid option for theological study.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of evidence in the philosophical study of religion?

    <p>All beliefs must be supported by evidence in the philosophical study of religion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the author mean when they say 'no area of belief is sacred'?

    <p>All beliefs, including religious beliefs, must be examined and questioned in the philosophical study of religion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Anselm's argument for the existence of God?

    <p>God is the greatest thing we can think of</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Gaunilo's response to Anselm's argument?

    <p>The same argument can be used to prove the existence of anything we can imagine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fallacy known as begging the question?

    <p>Using circular reasoning to support a claim</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who came up with the parable of the invisible gardener?

    <p>John Wisdom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main topic discussed in this episode of Crash Course Philosophy?

    <p>The philosophy of religion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Gaunilo and Kant think of Anselm's argument for God's existence?

    <p>They disagreed with Anselm's conclusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Thomas Aquinas in the context of this episode?

    <p>He came up with a better argument for God's existence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main point to note about accepting a conclusion but rejecting the argument for it?

    <p>It means a better argument is needed to support the conclusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between the philosophy of religion and theology?

    <p>Philosophy assumes nothing, while theology assumes God exists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the philosophical study of religion?

    <p>To examine all beliefs, including religious ones, and provide evidence for them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of atheism in theology?

    <p>Atheism is not an option in theology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of examining sacred beliefs in philosophy?

    <p>All beliefs, even sacred ones, need to be examined and evidence provided for them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a fallacy?

    <p>A flaw in reasoning that weakens or destroys an argument</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is begging the question?

    <p>Assuming the very thing you're trying to prove with your argument</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a necessary being?

    <p>A being that must exist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Immanuel Kant argue about existence?

    <p>Existence cannot be used as a defining characteristic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is The Parable of The Invisible Gardener?

    <p>A thought exercise about the existence of God</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>Anselm of Canterbury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are arguments for the existence of God based on the study of being called?

    <p>Ontological arguments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Anselm, what is the nature of God's being?

    <p>God is the best possible thing we can imagine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Anselm's argument for the existence of God based on?

    <p>The definition of God's being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main premise of Anselm's argument for the existence of God?

    <p>God is the best possible thing we can imagine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Anselm's argument for the existence of God?

    <p>God is the greatest thing we can think of, and therefore must exist in reality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Gaunilo's criticism of Anselm's argument?

    <p>The argument can be used to prove the existence of anything we can imagine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fallacy known as begging the question?

    <p>A fallacy in which the conclusion is assumed in the premises.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the philosophy of religion NOT?

    <p>The study of the Bible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do philosophers not take faith as an answer?

    <p>Faith is definitionally unprovable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for both theists and atheists to pay attention to arguments about religion?

    <p>Religion is hugely important and influential in shaping history</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the author mean when they say 'we all need to pay attention to these arguments'?

    <p>Both theists and atheists need to listen to arguments about religion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the flaw in using how you were raised as proof of religious truth?

    <p>It doesn't prove anything about the truth of a religious belief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main topic of this episode of Crash Course Philosophy?

    <p>The philosophy of religion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who came up with the parable of the invisible gardener?

    <p>John Wisdom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Gaunilo and Kant think about Anselm's argument for God's existence?

    <p>They disagreed with Anselm's conclusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of looking for a better argument in favor of your conclusion?

    <p>It helps you prove your conclusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Squarespace do?

    <p>Create websites, blogs or online stores</p> Signup and view all the answers

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