Argument for the existence of god given in meditation

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Explain (in detail) Descartes’ argument for the existence of God given in Meditation 3. (The explanation here should be very clear and thorough. Make sure to explain the relevant background—that is, the degrees of reality (In how many categories is reality divided? Why are certain things more real than others?) and the distinction between formal and objective reality.)

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