A Cosmological Reformulation of Anselm's Proof That God Exists

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A Cosmological Reformulation of Anselm's Proof That God Exists by Richard Campbell (2022) offers a fresh perspective on one of the most famous arguments for the existence of God—the ontological proof formulated by St. Anselm. Campbell reinterprets Anselm’s argument through the lens of cosmology, integrating contemporary philosophical and scientific insights to reassess the logic and validity of the proof. Anselm’s original argument, rooted in the idea that God is "that than which nothing greater can be conceived," has been the subject of extensive debate for centuries. Campbell, however, shifts the discussion by connecting Anselm’s reasoning with cosmological principles, exploring how the nature of existence, causality, and the structure of the universe might support a modernized version of the proof. He engages with both classical and contemporary critiques, offering counterarguments to skeptics like Kant and Hume while incorporating elements from metaphysics and natural theology. By bridging medieval philosophy with modern cosmological thought, A Cosmological Reformulation of Anselm's Proof That God Exists presents a rigorous and innovative contribution to the philosophy of religion. It is an essential read for scholars interested in Anselm, the existence of God, and the intersection of theology, philosophy, and science.