Anselm put forth the Ontological Argument, which says:
- Things are wrong or right by definition.For example, a four sided triangle. The definition of a triangle is 'a three sided shape', so a four sided triangle is wrong by definition.
- The definition of 'God' is 'perfect, that of which no greater can be conceived.
- Perfection includes existence.
- Therefore, to say "The perfect God does not exist" is wrong by definition.
- Therefore, the perfect God must exist.
Gaunilo: Ontological Argument can be used to 'prove' that anything exists, for example, a perfect island. Perfection includes existence, so to say my perfect island does not exist is wrong by definition... right?
Anselm: The definition of 'God' is 'perfect', douche. The definition of 'island' is a fricken landmass. Nothing is more awesome than god, tonnes of things are better than a landmass.
Kant: Existence isn't an entity, moron! Imagine I were to tell you about this awesome time I had last night with two great looking... Mars Bars. If I told you about every single detail, about how great these Mars Bars were, would I add "Oh, by the way, they exist."? Course I wouldn't ... meathead.
Anselm: It is so an entity. If I were to tell you "I've left these fantastic Mars Bars for you tonight, they're waiting for you at your apartment". Even if I told you in every detail how fantastic they are, but then added "They're imaginary!" wouldn't you feel a teensy bit disappointed? 'Course you would, dumbass.
Mysterious Person: One must trust an a posteriori argument over an a priori argument.
Anselm, Kant and Gaunilo: ...
And this, ladies and gentlemen, is how I passed my exam. Also, I ran out of insults.
How DARE you have a funnier blog than me. END IT NOW!
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