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necessary assumption which is included in every a priori argument . First . — It is
possible that the most perfect being exists . But real existence is a perfection ,
and necessary existence the highest perfection , and must belong to the most ...
necessary assumption which is included in every a priori argument . First . — It is
possible that the most perfect being exists . But real existence is a perfection ,
and necessary existence the highest perfection , and must belong to the most ...
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If then the position , that the necessary eristence of God can be inferred from the
necessary idea of God , be not true , the whole a priori argument is fallacious and
illogical . How can it be sustained as true and solid ? In answer , we will first ...
If then the position , that the necessary eristence of God can be inferred from the
necessary idea of God , be not true , the whole a priori argument is fallacious and
illogical . How can it be sustained as true and solid ? In answer , we will first ...
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non - existence cannot take place by the universal loss of all idea of it ; and thus
the necessary idea must involve the necessary archetype of that idea . So also of
all the a priori ideas of the self - existent , the independent , the omnipresent , etc
...
non - existence cannot take place by the universal loss of all idea of it ; and thus
the necessary idea must involve the necessary archetype of that idea . So also of
all the a priori ideas of the self - existent , the independent , the omnipresent , etc
...
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And so , in the use of the principle of the a priori argument for the being of God , it
is a clear and distinct necessary truth , and thus a first truth in the reasoning , to
some minds , and therefore all logical deductions are to them conclusive and ...
And so , in the use of the principle of the a priori argument for the being of God , it
is a clear and distinct necessary truth , and thus a first truth in the reasoning , to
some minds , and therefore all logical deductions are to them conclusive and ...
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that the ideas of benevolence and wisdom are necessary ideas , making the real
existence of absolute wisdom and benevolence necessary . It may be that there
is a position where every perfection , natural and moral , shall be seen to be ...
that the ideas of benevolence and wisdom are necessary ideas , making the real
existence of absolute wisdom and benevolence necessary . It may be that there
is a position where every perfection , natural and moral , shall be seen to be ...
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