When1: 1000
When2: 1100
Who: Gaunilo of Marmoutiers or Guanilo or Gaunilon
What: philosopher
Where: Paris, France
works\ In Defense of the Fool or On Behalf of the Fool [1000 to 1100]
Detail: People can imagine perfect island, but no such thing exists. Actual things are better than concepts, because concepts have no actuality. Concepts are lower reality. Therefore, people must reject Anselm's argument for God's existence.
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