This article is a presentation of Plantinga’s ontological argument in its historical and systematical frames. Criticisms of the argument are presented as well. Philosophical claims underlying the defense of the argument are described as minimalist, but their connection with a strong logical system is noted.

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Este texto é uma análise da caracterização dos princípios morais elaborada por Richard Holton, no seu conhecido trabalho de 2002. Defende-se aqui a tese de que a idéia de Holton sobre a premissa “Isso é tudo” envolve um círculo vicioso. PALAVRAS-CHAVE – Metaética. Particularismo. Universalismo. ABSTRACT This is an analysis of the characterisation of moral principles presented by Richard Holton in his influential paper of 2002. It is argued here that Holton’s idea of a premise ‘That’s it’ involves a vicious (...) circle. KEY WORDS – Metaethics. Particularism. Universalism. (shrink)