Can Logic Alone Prove God Exists? | Colin McGinn

*Can pure logic prove that God must exist?* Colin McGinn explores why the ontological argument can appear remarkably difficult to refute, then argues that its seemingly airtight reasoning depends on concepts that break down under closer examination. 0:00 The Ontological Argument for God 1:24 A Proof That the Devil Does Not Exist 2:16 Finding the Mistake in the Logic 3:28 The Problem With the Most Perfect Being 5:32 Existence as a Perfection Breaks Down *Colin McGinn* is a British philosopher best known for his work in the philosophy of mind and consciousness. His research also spans metaphysics, philosophical logic, and the philosophy of language, with particular attention to the limits of human understanding of consciousness. *More from Colin McGinn on Closer To Truth:* * McGinn’s Ultimate Mystery (Mysterianism): https://loc.closertotruth.com/theory/mcginn-s-ultimate-mystery-mysterianism * McGinn’s Brain Perception: https://loc.closertotruth.com/theory/mcginn-s-brain-perception * Can Metaphysics Discern God? - CTT Interview Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFJr3pJl27pKZw37Xyr0XSh3sil5yo9Yz * Closer To Truth contributors: https://closertotruth.com/contributor/colin-mcginn/ *Subscribe to Closer To Truth:* https://www.youtube.com/@CloserToTruthTV *Join the Community:* * Membership (5,000+ videos): https://closertotruth.com/register/ * Audio Podcast: https://closertotruth.podbean.com * Support the Show: https://closertotruth.com/donate/ * Official Merchandise: https://www.bonfire.com/store/closertotruth/ *Follow Us:* * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloserToTruthTV/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/closertotruth/ * X: https://twitter.com/CloserToTruth * TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@closertotruthtv Closer To Truth, hosted by Robert Lawrence Kuhn and directed by Peter Getzels, presents the world’s greatest thinkers exploring humanity’s deepest questions. Discover fundamental issues of existence. Engage new and diverse ways of thinking.