Revealed theology or proof? Ontological argument reimagined as thought experiment.
The article explores the ontological argument, a way of proving the existence of God through reasoning rather than evidence. It suggests that the argument may not work as a strict proof, but could be seen as a thought experiment in revealed theology. This means it's more about exploring ideas based on religious beliefs rather than providing concrete evidence. Anselm of Canterbury, who first presented the argument, may have intended it more as a form of prayer than a logical proof.