The Rational Ontological Argument: Modality, Ontology and God - Hardcover

By developing a new ontological argument for the existence of God,

Joshua R. Sijuwade presents an innovative approach that enriches the

existing discourse with fresh insights and a contemporary perspective.

The ontological argument seeks to demonstrate the existence of God

from an a priori standpoint and Sijuwade begins by addressing the

substantial critique the modal argument has received. He embarks on a

rigorous exploration, providing needed analysis and a positive iteration

termed the 'Rational Ontological Argument', rooted in a novel modal

methodology known as Rational Modal Realism.

Using this new method, Sijuwade focuses on demonstrating how

the central concepts and theories within modal metaphysics and

epistemology-such as modal realism, modal rationalism, trope theory

and ontological pluralism-offer a means to develop a victorious

ontological argument.

Employing contemporary analytic methods and suggesting productive

directions for further research, Sijuwade makes a key contribution to

philosophy of religion and re-invigorates the age-old philosophical

argument for the existence of God