Laura Garcia Argument Analysis

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The first important aspect to understanding the arguments set forth by Laura Garcia is to understand the terms being discussed. By clearly defining “possibly”, “necessarily”, and “maximally great” we are able to deconstruct the complexities of the arguments presented and avoid misinterpretation. The first term we need to define and explore is “possibly.”” In the philosophical sense of the word, we are looking at “possibly” in such a way that if a proposition is not necessarily negated, then it is possible. As is the case when Garcia refers to unicorns; While unicorns do not exist in the actual world, there are possible worlds where they do exist. The next term we need to examine…show more content…
However, I do not find the argument to be that convincing. After reading this argument, I did not find it to have stimulated my mental capacities. However, based on what it has presented, the argument is valid and most of all makes sense because it originates from definitions that provide a solid base for the argument. The objections to this argument do raise several valid points to the concept of whether or not the “maximally great” being in question does have a universal position across all the worlds he may or may not exist in. What if there is no level of “maximal greatness” in one world? What if the difference of “maximal greatness” between worlds is vast? Both of these questions and many more raise doubts to the truth of the argument presented by Garcia. The larger issue that resonates in my mind is that there is no logical rebuttal to defend against these accusations. With such a complex and difficult topic to discuss and articulate, I have difficulties believing that there is such a “maximally great” being in every world with no differences between the
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