God Quote by Moses Mendelssohn
“A God is thinkable, therefore a God is also actually present”
About This Quote
Source Philosophical Treatise: “Philosophical Writings” by Moses Mendelssohn, 1765
If a God can be thought of, then that God must exist in reality.
In simple terms: Thinking of God implies His existence.
Key Takeaway
Reflect on the link between thought and existence.
Themes
theology
philosophy
existence
logic
faith
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
theological
When to use this quote
- theological debate
- philosophical discourse
- personal belief
Key Concepts
ontological argument
rationalism
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you think thought can prove existence?
- What are the limits of logical proof for faith?
A Different Perspective
The argument is contested by many philosophers.
![“[T]o think God is therefore to affirm what God is, to establish the being of God as an act. That God is thought, cognised, is essential; that this tree is thought, is to the tree accidental, unessential. … [H]ow is it possible that God – if he is to exist for us, to be an object to us – must…” quote by Ludwig Feuerbach](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ef5/ludwig-feuerbach-3406_quote_t-o-think-god-is-therefore-to-affirm-wha_219124.jpg)
