The Ontological Argument

10-Mark Questions

Examine the approach to proving the existence of God taken by Anselm’s ontological argument. (AS 2017)

Examine criticisms of the ontological argument from Gaunilo and Kant. (AS 2022)

Examine Anselm’s ontological argument for the existence of God. (A-Lev. 2024)

Examine Anselm’s a priori argument for God’s existence.

Examine criticisms of the ontological argument. You must mention Gaunilo and Kant.

15-Mark Questions

'The ontological argument proves the existence of God.'
Evaluate this claim. (A-Lev. 2018)

'Anselm’s argument for the existence of God has been disproved.'
Evaluate this claim. (A-Lev. 2024)

'The ontological argument fails to prove the existence of God.'
Evaluate this claim.

'Gaunilo’s and Kant’s criticisms of ontological argument show that it is not valid.'
Evaluate this claim.