Majesty of Reason | A User's Guide to the Modal Ontological Argument @MajestyofReason | Uploaded November 2021 | Updated October 2024, 1 hour ago.
Does the Modal Ontological Argument prove God's existence? Here's a guide to help you think critically about this question.
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OUTLINE
0:00 Intro
4:31 Presentation outline
5:11 Modality
14:24 Possible worlds
16:14 Ontological arguments
17:10 God
18:47 System S5
24:58 The argument
26:47 First problem: God is impossible
36:15 Second problem: Symmetry
38:12 Breaking symmetry
45:05 Pruss’ ontomystical symmetry breaker
47:24 Relocating the symmetry
57:07 Counterexamples
1:03:17 Ramification
1:06:04 Conclusion
1:07:10 Audience Q&A
RESOURCES
Original video: youtu.be/k8pdvUT4LSI
Than's channel @ExploringReality: youtube.com/channel/UChhu9MXU8Or1t6I8JazgT_g
Ontological Arguments playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxRhaLyXxXkZ7oLLpd6Joxl2VS1gOce6t
Document I'm using [fair use rules apply]: docs.google.com/document/d/15xuW8CZeiRsEdm5zU9ucr-P4oFqIprVT/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=108109986363605194351&rtpof=true&sd=true
Podcast: open.spotify.com/episode/2GZc22gPJRtxenHudSHM4t
My website: josephschmid.com
Does the Modal Ontological Argument prove God's existence? Here's a guide to help you think critically about this question.
Like the show? Help it grow! Consider becoming a patron (thanks!): patreon.com/majestyofreason
If you wanna make a one-time donation or tip (thanks!): paypal.com/paypalme/josephcschmid
OUTLINE
0:00 Intro
4:31 Presentation outline
5:11 Modality
14:24 Possible worlds
16:14 Ontological arguments
17:10 God
18:47 System S5
24:58 The argument
26:47 First problem: God is impossible
36:15 Second problem: Symmetry
38:12 Breaking symmetry
45:05 Pruss’ ontomystical symmetry breaker
47:24 Relocating the symmetry
57:07 Counterexamples
1:03:17 Ramification
1:06:04 Conclusion
1:07:10 Audience Q&A
RESOURCES
Original video: youtu.be/k8pdvUT4LSI
Than's channel @ExploringReality: youtube.com/channel/UChhu9MXU8Or1t6I8JazgT_g
Ontological Arguments playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxRhaLyXxXkZ7oLLpd6Joxl2VS1gOce6t
Document I'm using [fair use rules apply]: docs.google.com/document/d/15xuW8CZeiRsEdm5zU9ucr-P4oFqIprVT/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=108109986363605194351&rtpof=true&sd=true
Podcast: open.spotify.com/episode/2GZc22gPJRtxenHudSHM4t
My website: josephschmid.com
