ontological argument

noun

A type of argument which maintains that the existence of God can be deduced from an analysis of the concept of God.

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ontological proof
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Meanings

nounontological argument (plural ontological arguments)

plural ontological arguments

  1. human sciencesA type of argument which maintains that the existence of God can be deduced from an analysis of the concept of God.

    Synonyms: ontological proof

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA type of argument which maintains that the existence of God can be deduced from an analysis of the concept of God.

Similar
ontological proof
Also see
ontological proof
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