Anselm concludes that "Therefore, if that, than which nothing greater can be conceived, exists in the understanding alone, the very being, than which nothing greater can be conceived, is one, than which a greater can be conceived. But obviously this is ..."
A) possible.
B) impossible.
C) rational.
D) demonstrative.

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Anselm's argument is that a being that exists in reality is greater than a being that only exists in the understanding. Therefore, if the being than which nothing greater can be conceived only exists in the understanding, then a greater being can be conceived - one that exists in reality. Therefore, it is impossible for the being than which nothing greater can be conceived to only exist in the understanding.

Anselm Concludes That "Therefore, If That, Than Which Nothing Greater