Read Entire Instructions Before Attempting: Write a short essay of 1-3 paragraphs (i.e. 50-150 words) in response to the question below the line. It must be a free-standing short essay, not a short answer. One good way to tell the difference is that a short essay makes sense without the question. It will be almost impossible to answer this question well in less than 50 words. You do not need to cite Feser or my lecture for this short essay. Remember Generative AI is not allowed and using it will result in no credit for the entire exam. A second use will result in failure for the course. In your own words, briefly explain the “Augustinian argument” and how and why it is fundamentally different from the other arguments considered in the text to this point. What makes those other arguments alike? What makes he Augustinian argument different? What is the starting point (fundamental premise) of the Augustinian argument?

Numbers are abstract objects

All abstract objects are universals.

‘Morning Star’ and ‘Venus’

Natural Theology is a part of:

The “Neo-Platonic Proof” only applies to material objects.

“Morning Star” and “Evening Star” have the same referent.

The “Big Bang” definitely proves the cosmos has a beginning.

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disease that involves

“Superman” and “Clark Kent” have the same referent.