Which of the following conditional statements in Anselm's ontological argument is a premise for an argument in the form of modus tollens?
A. If God exists, his existence is necessary.
B. If the concept of God is not inconsistent, his existence is not impossible.
C. If God is the greatest being possible, he cannot come into existence.
D. If God were not to exist, God would not be the greatest being that one canconceive of.
D
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A. Mark B. Luke C. Matthew D. John
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A) spiritual body B) immortal soul C) astral body D) reincarnation
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