1. 2) Who was Gaunilo writing on behalf?
Rapid Recall!
Fill in the table with what you remember from memory! Prizes for the first correctly filled in one!
1) What was Gaunilo’s response to Anselm?
2) Who was Gaunilo writing on behalf?
3)What was Russell’s criticism of the argument?
4) What is an intrinsic maximum?
5) What is reduction ad absurdum ?
6) How is Anselm’s version of the ontological argument different to Descartes?

2. Aiming for an A*? Try to complete the ‘Top Philosopher’ tasks!
Learning Outcomes
To be able describe Schleiermacher’ views on God’s omnipotence (Grade C).
To be able to explain, in detail, different views on God’s omniscience (Grade B).
To be able to evaluate the concept of God’s omniscience (Grade A).
Aiming for an A*? Try to complete the ‘Top Philosopher’ tasks!

3. Cow time! Literacy Target
Check that you have spelt all the key words correctly.
Omniscience
God
Schleiermacher
Take the time to check over the rest of your work for any other spelling mistakes.
Ask for a dictionary or use the internet to check over any words that you are not sure are correct.

4. Omniscience
Most people understand the omniscience of God to mean that God knows everything; there is nothing he does not know. However, it also means that God has no false beliefs and cannot be mistaken. If God knows something then it is true.

5. Silent debate: God’s Omniscience!
Stretch yourself: Be a devil’s advocate and argue from a different point of view!
Top Philosopher Task: Write your own silent debate question...

6. Think, Pair, Share
Last night, my mum guessed what I ordered at the Indian restaurant correctly... How did she do this? Discuss in pairs.

7. Schleiermacher
Read the article and create a mind map on Schleiermacher views…
Schleiermacher argued that there is a possible solution to the problem of whether God’s omniscience restricts our freedom.
Schleiermacher’ views on God’s omniscience
Top Philosopher task:
Does Kant agree with Schleiermacher? Use your AS knowledge to help you answer.
Stretch yourself task:
What are the weaknesses of his argument? Add them to your mind map in red.

8. We can do Introductions!
‘If God knows what we are going to do, he has no right to punish the wicked.’ Discuss
(40 marks).
You must include in your introduction the following words and phrases.
However
Consequently
On the other hand
Therefore
Free Will
Choice
knowledge
time
Schleiermacher
Prayer
future
history

9. Mini White Boards Describe an issue with God’s Omnipotence.
Explain one the view of one Philosopher’s view on God’s Omniscience.
Explain your own opinion whether can be omniscient or not.

10. Aiming for an A*? Try to complete the ‘Top Philosopher’ tasks!
Learning Outcomes
To be able describe Schleiermacher’ views on God’s omnipotence (Grade C).
To be able to explain, in detail, different views on God’s omniscience (Grade B).
To be able to evaluate the concept of God’s omniscience (Grade A).
Aiming for an A*? Try to complete the ‘Top Philosopher’ tasks!