Kant's main objection is that the argument rests on the idea that existence is a quality or property. He asserts that the word "exist" has a different meaning from property-words such as "green", or "pleased". He then goes on to state that only characteristics or qualities can clarify or describe a concept, and since existence is neither it cannot be utilized in the argument...
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He then goes on to state that only characteristics or qualities can clarify or describe a concept, and since existence is neither it cannot be utilized in the argument. Kant then points out that the concept of God existing cannot be derived from the definition of him being all perfect, just as the concept of a leprechaun or unicorn's existence cannot be derived from it's definition...
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Anselm’s Ontological Argument As a matter of fact, it is likely that no such island actually exists. However, his argument would then say that we aren't thinking of the greatest conceivable island, because the greatest conceivable island would exist, as well as having all those other desirable properties...	4 / 1064
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ontological argument The ontological argument tries to probe the existence of God through the concept of reason itself that it can be deductive. There will be no evidence to need it to prove the real existence of God it will be enough just to have the concept of God in our minds...	2 / 356
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the ontological argument However, Gaunilo’s reductio example of a perfect island existing in reality because it can exist in understanding as well only exposes a second problem, which is an incongruity in the subjective/objective concept...	4 / 1070