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If God exists, as is indicated in Christian Biblical record, then God is omnipotent (Perry, 1999, p. 1). Being omnipotent God has the power to control any and every thing that exists in the world. The existence of God, therefore, should mean that the world was perfect and that there was no evil. Yet, if God does exist and He did decide that He would give man free will, or the will to choose his own moral path, one of those choices would not be evil because God, if omnipotent, would not have allowed evil to exist at all. Even still, if God did allow evil to exist in the world, God, being the vision of the power in the Bible, would prevent evil from affecting the innocent and harming those that did not embrace evil as part of their moral fiber. Yet, because evil does exist and because evil continues to impact all individuals, regardless of their moral strength, God cannot exist because there is no support for the notion that He has the power to control evil on the earth. If he does not have this power, as the Bible states, then the Biblical record is incorrect and, if so, then there is no God.

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Good and Evil: The Existence of God Explain the argument against the existence of God from the problem of Evil. If God exists, as is indicated in Christian Biblical record, then God is omnipotent (Perry, 1999, p. 1). Being omnipotent God has the power to control any and every thing that exists in the world. The existence of God, therefore, should mean that the world was perfect and that there was no evil. Yet, if God does exist and He did decide that He would give man free will, or the will to choose his own moral path, one of those choices would not be evil because God, if omnipotent, would not have allowed evil

Tags:philosophy, god, theory

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An intricate discussion of philosopher George Berkeley's concept of immaterialism and his subsequent argument for the necessary existence of a Supreme Being, or God. The author outlines and analyzes Berkeley's two major philosophical treatises, and the main arguments found in each are clearly defined and presented in a succinct, yet detailed manner. Philosophical ideas/concepts discussed include the "Likeness Principle" and the variability of sensory experience. The paper then presents Berkeley's argument for the existence of God, which builds upon the already established theory of immaterialism by discussing the distinction between absolute and relative existence.

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"Immaterialism, as defined by Berkeley, is the idea that it is impossible for any sensible qualities whatsoever to exist independent of a mind (Berkeley 1965, 5-6). This argument is brought forth succinctly and clearly in the Dialogues, in which Berkeley presents his case through the character of Philonous, and defends it against criticism by the character of Hylas. Although there are many aspects in both Principles and the Dialogues that contribute to the overall argument for immaterialism, for the purpose of this essay, only two of the strongest points will be discussed- the argument from variability and the likeness principle.

One of the key features of Berkeley's argument for immaterialism centers on the variability of one's sensory experiences in comparison to another's. He notes that each individual perceives the world differently, whether in terms of smell, taste, sight, or touch. One of the ways in which this variability of sensory experiences is presented by Philonous to Hylas is during a discussion between the two concerning taste. Philonous points out that although a certain food may taste pleasant to one person, that same food may taste awful to another. "How could this be?, Philonous asks Hylas, "if taste was something really inherent in the food?" (Berkeley 1998, [180]) There is only apparent taste, and this requires dependence on a mind. The same argument is also applied to smell, touch, sight, extension, motion, and solidity, and is reasoned to be just as effective. Perceptual variability occurs with these senses/qualities as well, and none of the apparent smells or colors seem to be any more real than any other ([68-78])."

Tags:berkeley, dialogues, existence, experience, god, higher, immaterialism, likeness, metaphysics, philosophy, power, principle, religion, sensory, supreme

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The paper discusses how the arguments of Descartes' reasoning on the existence of God are often disproved by the more modern atheist argument that define a more objective understanding of reality through the functions of human mind. the paper explains that Descartes presents two points: The first being that the perfection of God exists, if man can deny his own imperfection within the cognition of the human of the mind; secondly, that God exists in the external world through material objects in relation to humankind.

Tags:god, philo, study

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The following paper argues that the "ontological" argument for the existence of God is one of the weakest proofs for the existence of God. This paper describes the argument in some detail, analyzes its pros and cons and arrives at a logical conclusion.

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"Immanuel Kant, the famous 18th century philosopher objected to the ontological argument for the existence of God by arguing, "being is not a real predicate." In simpler words Kant argued that "existence" is not an attribute of an object like temperature, shape, size etc.; hence existence cannot be associated with the definition of an object. He has objected to attributing existence to the definition of an object because by doing so, we could prove anything exists by this method. Therefore the existence or non-existence of God cannot have anything to do with the definition of God.While focusing on the weaknesses of the Anselm's ontological proof we must not totally disregard the counter-arguments of its supporters. It would, therefore, be appropriate to mention that other philosophers have argued that there are senses in which "existence" is a predicate and Kant's argument that "existence is not a predicate" cannot be taken for granted."

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The paper discusses the most common argument for the existence of God, the Design Argument, where it claims that it makes good sense to believe that God exists, because of the world we see around us. The paper agrees with this idea that such a complex world could not exist just by accident, and looks at the Same Evidence version of this argument. The paper also presents what is considered the best objection to it - David Hume's objection.

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"Many people have tried to prove that God exists. One of the most common arguments for the existence of God is what is called the Design Argument. In terms of this argument, it makes good sense to believe that God exists, because of the world we see around us. The idea is that such a complex world could not exist just by accident. I agree with this argument, and especially with the Same Evidence version of it. I will discuss this argument, and present what is considered the best objection to it - David Hume's objection. However, I will argue that Hume's objection fails. The Design Argument is that the universe is very complicated, and so it..."

Tags:hume, same evidence, god

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This paper critically discusses the evidence for and against the existence of God, referring to the traditional arguments: ontological, cosmological, and teleological.

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"Many philosophers have attempted to prove rationally that God exists. Other philosophers have reacted to this by trying to prove that it is not possible to prove that God exists. This essay will critically discuss the evidence for and against the existence of God, referring to the traditional arguments: ontological, cosmological, and teleological. We must first define what we mean by the God of classical theism. This has been well stated by H.P. Owen, who said that: Theism may be defined as belief in one God, the Creator, who is infinite,...""

Tags:god, ontological, cosmological

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This paper gives an in-depth analysis of St. Thomas Aquinas's Five Ways, which were arguments to prove the existence of God. The paper further describes how three of these arguments were based on what has come to be known as the cosmological argument. This argument is seen as an effort to explain why there is anything at all, rather than nothing at all. The paper concludes by stating that none of these arguments are very convincing, especially in modern times.

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"Thomas Aquinas's Five Ways were arguments to prove the existence of God, and three of these arguments were based on what has come to be known as the cosmological argument. Conversely, one might say, as Leibniz did, that the cosmological argument was an effort to explain why there is anything at all, rather than nothing at all. While the cosmological argument has been important in philosophy, I would nevertheless argue that these arguments are not very convincing, especially in modern times. Aquinas's first argument points out that things are in motion, and then..."

Tags:aquinas, god, cosmological

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This paper discusses the ontological proof that St. Anselm offered in the early twelfth century as proof of the existence of God. The paper then looks at critiques that are offered on the proof from both a contemporary monk and the modern philosopher Immanuel Kant. The paper explains that these proofs both strike at the key to the argument by contending that conceptualizing something does not prove its existence.

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"In early twelfth century England, St. Anselm presented the first ontological proof of the existence of God. St. Anselm, archbishop of Canterbury from 1093-1109, was one of the earliest and greatest proponents of what became called scholastic philosophy, and the ontological proof is an example of deductive theology. In this proof, Anselm attempts to prove that God exists, beginning with premises known to be true, and proceeding entirely by reason, without resort to sensory experience. This type of proof is also described as an a priori proof ("The Ontological Argument" by St. Anselm). St. Anselm's Ontological Argument was set forth in chapter..."

Tags:god, anselm, kant

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This paper discusses the different viewpoints that support and negate the existence of a God or higher power. This essay includes arguments propounded by renown philosophers such as Rene Descartes and Aristotle. The paper also examines this subject from philosophical, religious, and scientific standpoints.

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"Off the topic of biology and astronomy, we can see that God may be necessary for our very perception. Both Descartes and Berkeley argue that God ensures that our perceptions of the world are true and accurate, though they do this in different ways. Descartes argues that other objects must cause our perceptions of them, since nothing cannot cause a perception of something, according to the principle of non-contradiction, and only the existence of God ensures that our perceptions are true because God is all-powerful, knowing, and good."

Tags:god, higher power, religion philosophy descartes aristotle

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A paper discussing the existence of God. The author uses the philosophical views of Descartes and Aquinas to prove that God exists. The author discusses the works of the two philosophers.

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"God's existence can be proved both by reason or philosophy, and by faith or sacred doctrine. Both Aquinas and Descartes agree on the fact that God's existence can be proved, despite the fact that Aquinas believed that it is more of a question of faith, and Descartes believed that it is more important to use reasoning. Nevertheless, both agree with Aquinas? five ways that one can prove the existence of God. After all of this evidence, it is up to the individual to determine whether or not it is concrete evidence that should be followed. There should be enough evidence for each individual to determine for himself or herself about the existence of God and whether it is relevant in their lives."

Tags:philosophy, logic, truth, exist