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“If it can be conceived at all - it must exist.” quote by Anselm Of Canterbury
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“If it can be conceived at all - it must exist.”

Anselm Of Canterbury

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Source Philosophical Treatise: Proslogion, 1078

If something can be thought of, then it has some form of existence in reality.

In simple terms: Thought implies some existence.

Key Takeaway

Consider the implications of mental concepts.

Themes

philosophy ontology logic

Mood

contemplative inquisitive

Type

aphilosophical theoretical

When to use this quote

  • theological debate
  • academic discussion
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

existence conceptualism ontological argument

Questions to Reflect On

  • Does imagining something guarantee its reality?
  • How does this affect belief in unseen entities?
A Different Perspective

The claim may conflate mental possibility with actual reality.

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