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TOPIC INFO – CUET PG (Philosophy)
SUB-TOPIC INFO – Philosophy (Section I: Metaphysics)
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1. Introduction
2. Ontological Argument
2.1. St. Anselm’s View
2.2. Descartes’ View
2.3. Criticism of the Ontological Argurnent
3. The Moral Argument for the Existence of God
3.1. Kant’s View
3.2. Indian Conception of God (Moral Argument)
3.3. Three general approaches of Moral Argument
3.4. Criticism of the Moral Argument
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Proofs for Existence of God
(Metaphysics)
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Introduction
For hundreds of years, philosophers, scientists, and theologians have debated the existence of God, either arguing for or against it.
This debate is a central problem in the philosophy of religion.
Belief in God holds a central position in religious faith and practice.
There is a close relation between the ideas of God, the nature of God, and the arguments for His existence.
One understands the ideas and nature of God by observing the relation between God and the world, studying the religions of the world, and examining the arguments for God’s existence.
The focus is on presenting traditional theistic arguments that support the belief and existence of God.
Ontological Argument
The ontological argument attempts to prove the existence of God from ideas or human experience.
It was first proposed by St. Anselm, a medieval philosopher.
Notable supporters of the ontological argument include St. Anselm, Rene Descartes, Spinoza, Leibnitz, and Hegel.