Anselm & Aquinas on God: Compare and contrast the method and approach taken by Anselm & Aquinas to rationally prove the existence of God

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In this comparison/contrast essay, choose one of the following questions to answer. Place one of the bold titles at the top of your essay. The prompts under each question are intended to guide your response. Anselm & Aquinas on God: Compare and contrast the method and approach taken by Anselm & Aquinas to rationally prove the existence of God. In your reply consider some of the following; What is the difference between an Ontological and Cosmological approach? How is an a priori form of reasoning different from an a posteriori form of reasoning? Aquinas’ argument relies upon reasons and evidence? What is the evidence? Anselm proves his point from reason alone. What are his reasons? What are some of the rational assumptions that Aquinas relies upon. For example; Is it reasonably compelling to reject an infinite regress? Explain. How does the difference between contingency and necessity impact these arguments? Is relying upon reason alone a sufficient condition to prove something exist? Explain. The assignment is to be 2-3 pages in length (approx. 1300 words or 125 lines) using standard 12″ font size with 1.5 spacing. You may use bullet lists sparingly for only part of your essay. Any late assignments will receive partial credit and must be turned in before advancing to the next week.