Anselm

Answer two of the questions below in the form of an essay. Be sure to include the Qs you are answering in your response, but do not count them in your word count. Reply to each question with a minimum of 150 words. Entire composition should be a minimum of 300 words, maximum of 400 words. Please keep in mind that on some questions, your answers are only as “right” or “wrong” as they are defensible. In philosophy, it’s the discussion that matters most, and your view is equally as legitimate as someone else’s view, so long as it’s well-supported. Completing these assignments gives us the opportunity to see whether certain positions are worthy of holding. Do not be afraid to voice your opinion in your answers. Please remember to copy and paste the questions that you’re answering into your response. (these are not included in your word count, it’s simply to make your essay easier to grade) What phrase does Anselm use to designate God? Explain why he formulates his designation in this way. Do you think this is an appropriate way to speak of God? In what two ways may “the fool” say in his or her heart, “There is no God”? Study carefully the steps in Anselm’s argument. Write down questions you have about its correctness. You may offer your own counter-example, or response to Anselm’s argument (if you have an example that demonstrates what you consider to be a flaw in Anselm’s reasoning/formulation). What is Gaunilo’s objection to Anselm’s argument? How does Anselm reply? What do you think about Anselm’s reply? Is it sufficient, or has Guanilo mounted a devastating blow to Anselm’s argument?