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• Ontological argument 1 min read

  The article's title references an 'ontological disproof,' which directly engages with the philosophical tradition of ontological arguments for God's existence. Understanding Anselm's original argument and its variations is essential context for grasping how one might construct a parallel disproof of the Devil.

• Problem of evil 16 min read

  Any philosophical discussion of the Devil's existence intersects with theodicy and the problem of evil—the question of how an omnipotent, benevolent God can coexist with evil. This provides crucial philosophical context for understanding arguments about the Devil's ontological status.

• Devil in Christianity 15 min read

  To understand a philosophical disproof of the Devil, readers benefit from knowing how the Devil has been conceived theologically throughout Christian history—from Satan as adversary to the personification of evil—which shapes what exactly is being 'disproved.'