Anselm Says That "There Exists a Being, Than Which Nothing

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Essay

Anselm says that "there exists a being, than which nothing greater can be conceived, and it exists both in the understanding and in reality." Why is the difference between the two italicized terms? Do you agree with Anselm? Explain your answer.

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Definitions:

Open-Market Operations

Purchases and sales of government securities by the Fed in an effort to influence the money supply.

Government Securities

Government securities are financial instruments issued by a government to raise funds from investors, promising to pay back the borrowed amount with interest, including bonds, treasury bills, and notes.

Fed's Purchase

The buying of securities or assets by the Federal Reserve to inject money into the banking system and stimulate economic activity.

Political Pressure

The exertion of influence by individuals or groups to achieve certain actions or policies from government or other authority figures.