Philosophy / Unit 3 Philosophy 0100 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The Concept of God
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The idea
Classical theism defines God as omnipotent, omniscient, perfectly good, and the creator and sustainer of all that exists.
In practice
The arguments ahead target this specific concept—Anselm called it "that than which nothing greater can be conceived."
Where people slip
Other concepts exist—impersonal, finite, plural. Which concept is at stake changes what any argument proves.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
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