Conceived Quote by St. Anselm
““God is a being than which nothing greater can be conceived.””
About This Quote
Source Philosophical treatise: Proslogion, c. 1078
Anselm argues that God is the greatest conceivable being, implying existence in reality as a necessary attribute
In simple terms: God is the greatest possible being, existing necessarily
Key Takeaway
Contemplate the nature of ultimate existence
Themes
theology
philosophy
existence
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- religious debate
- academic study
- personal belief
Key Concepts
Ontological argument
maximal greatness
faith
Questions to Reflect On
- Can we truly grasp the concept of a maximal being?
- What limits our understanding of the divine?
A Different Perspective
The argument assumes human capacity to conceive ultimate perfection
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