Who Was Responsible for the Ontological Argument for the Existence

question 21

Multiple Choice

Who was responsible for the ontological argument for the existence of God?

• A)St.Augustine
• B)St.Anselm
• C)Lombard
• D)Abelard

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Definitions:

Existential Generalization

A logical inference rule that allows for the conclusion that something exists based on the existence of a particular instance.

Quantifier Negation

The act of negating the quantifier in a logical statement, which changes the scope or range of the statement.

Universal Generalization

A conclusion drawn about all things in a certain category, based on observations or evidence from some members of that category.

Existential Instantiation

A logical rule inferring the existence of at least one instance of a predicate; used in proofs to show something exists.