Descartes, Leibniz, and Spinoza offer arguments for Gods existence based chiefly on philosophical reasons rather than theological or doctrinal ones. In Meditation 3, Descartes claims to have proven Gods existence by invoking the formal/objective distinction; Meditation 5 also offers an ontological argument for Gods existence. Leibniz offers both a priori and a posteriori proofs for Gods existence (see Monadology sec. 45). Spinoza deduces Gods necessary existence from his definition of attribute, substance, and mode (Ethics Ip11).
Write an essay in response to the following points:
(1) Identify and reconstruct two arguments for Gods existence offered either by Descartes, Spinoza, or Leibniz. Select arguments from different thinkers.
(2) Identify and explain one important way in which those two arguments differ.
(3) Which argument, if any, offers a more compelling philosophical account of Gods existence? Or: Are these philosophers right to think that God has a central role to play in questions of knowledge, truth, or explanation? Justify your response.
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