Conceived Quote by Anselm Of Canterbury
“If it can be conceived at all - it must exist.”
About This Quote
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.
Consider the implications of mental concepts.
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Type
When to use this quote
- theological debate
- academic discussion
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Does imagining something guarantee its reality?
- How does this affect belief in unseen entities?
The claim may conflate mental possibility with actual reality.