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
