Reading Questions
Immanuel Kant - A Critique of the Ontological Argument

1. According to Kant, when we say it is necessary that a triangle has three angles, does this imply that a triangle necessarily exists? Explain.
2. On page 61, Kant says that if declaring that an idea or concept exists adds something to the idea or concept, then a problem arises. What is this problem?
3. Does Anselm treat existence as a predicate? (Explain) If Kant is right, and existence is not a predicate, how could Anselm respond to maintain his ontological argument?