PHIL 111: Introduction to Philosophy

LARKIN: Spring 2003

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DATE: 2-27-03

I. Objectives

A. Learn Refutation by Logical Analogy Strategy

B. Critically Discuss Descartes’ Argument for the Existence of God

II. Discussion:

Pro-Life Argument and Thomson’s Famous Violinist Case

III. Lecture:

A. The Ontological Argument

1. Anselm’s Version

2. Guanillo’s Pbjection

B. Refutation by Logical Analogy

C. Descartes’ version of the Ontological Argument

IV. Discussion:

Where do we get the idea of God?

V. Next Time

A. Topic: The Free Will Problem

B. Reading: Descartes, “Meditation Four”

C. Reading Questions: