Philosophy of Religion After Break Review Flashcard

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What does theology assume?

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God exists

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Whose argument for God should be summarized in the one-pager? Options: St. Augustine, St. Anselm, St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Francis

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St. Anselm

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Which philosopher is known for the 'Five Ways' argument for the existence of God?

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St. Thomas Aquinas

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Which of the following is a common argument used in theology to prove God's existence? The Ontological Argument, The Evolutionary Argument, The Historical Argument, The Psychological Argument

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The Ontological Argument

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What is the main difference between the philosophical study of religion and theology?

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Theology assumes God exists, while philosophy questions religious beliefs.

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According to Anselm, why must God exist?

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God is the greatest thing we can imagine, and things that exist in reality are better than imaginary ones.

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What was Gaunilo's objection to Anselm's argument for God's existence?

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The same argument could be used to prove the existence of anything imagined.

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What did Immanuel Kant argue about Anselm's ontological argument?

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Existence is not a predicate and cannot be used to prove the existence of God.

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What did John Wisdom's Parable of The Invisible Gardener illustrate?

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The difficulty in proving the existence of an invisible, intangible being.

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What did Anselm define God as in his ontological argument?

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The greatest thing we can imagine, surpassing all other beings.