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Single Idea 1864

[filed under theme 28. God / B. Proving God / 2. Proofs of Reason / b. Ontological Proof critique ]

Full Idea

It is heresy to teach that we can know God by his essence in this mortal life.

Gist of Idea

It is heresy to teach that we can know God by his essence in this mortal life

Source

Anon (Par) (The Condemnation of 1277 [1277], §9)

Book Ref

Hyman,A./Walsh,J.: 'Philosophy in the Middle Ages' [Hackett 1973], p.585