> But Jeff, > Anselm’s argument is not about self-evidence per se, it’s about > conceivability, and in its second iteration, necessary being. I’m not aware > of close analogues in Indian philosophy. The classical theistic arguments > seem to mostly resemble the Western cosmological and design arguments. > > There are some interesting developments in GaNgeza, of course, but I think > still not along the lines of the ontological argument. > > best > Matthew > > Sent from [Proton Mail](https://proton.me/mail/home) for iOS > > On Sun, Jun 23, 2024 at 18:17, Jeffery Long via INDOLOGY > <[[email protected]](mailto:On Sun, Jun 23, 2024 at 18:17, Jeffery > Long via INDOLOGY <<a href=)> wrote: > >> Dear Colleagues, >> >> Forgive me if this question has already been raised at some point on this >> list. >> >> Are any of you aware of arguments developed in Indian philosophical systems >> akin to the ontological arguments for the existence of God raised by St. >> Anselm? The closest thing I can think of is Śaṅkara’s argument that >> existence is self-evident. >> >> With much gratitude in advance, >> >> Jeff >> >> Dr. Jeffery D. Long >> Carl W. Zeigler Professor of Religion, Philosophy, & Asian Studies >> School of Arts & Humanities >> Elizabethtown College >> Elizabethtown, PA >> >> https://etown.academia.edu/JefferyLong >> >> Series Editor, Explorations in Indic Traditions: Ethical, Philosophical, and >> Theological >> Lexington Books >> >> “One who makes a habit of prayer and meditation will easily overcome all >> difficulties and remain calm and unruffled in the midst of the trials of >> life.” (Holy Mother Sarada Devi) >> >> “We are a way for the Cosmos to know itself.” (Carl Sagan)
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