Kant's objection to ontological argument
Kant's objection to ontological argument
Real World
Kant's point parallels a bank advert: a 'perfect' savings account described in a brochure is not made better — or more real — simply by adding the word 'existing'; the concept stays the same regardless of actual existence.
Exam Focus
Quote Kant's '100 thalers' example directly and explain why existence adds nothing to a predicate — this signals high analytical understanding.
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