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    The expression 'an existent perfect being' is understood ... — Carmelics
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    Supports→There exists in reality at least one perfect being.

    The expression 'an existent perfect being' is understood by all, so at least one existent perfect being exists in the understanding.

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    But, then, mark the consequences. We all understand the expression “an existent perfect being”. So, by the first claim, there is at least one existent perfect being in the understanding. And, by the second claim, any existent perfect being is existent. So, from these two claims combined, there is—in reality—at least one existent perfect being.

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