"ontological argument" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: ontological arguments [plural]
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  1. (philosophy, theology) A type of argument which maintains that the existence of God can be deduced from an analysis of the concept of God. Wikipedia link: ontological argument Categories (topical): Philosophy, Theology Synonyms: ontological proof Related terms: cosmological argument, teleological argument
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