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DOI
10.24972/ijts.2005.24.1.69
Abstract
Debates concerning causal explanations of the universe tend to be based on a priori propositions (e.g., Edwards, 1973; Smith, 1995; Swinburne, 1978). The present paper, however, addresses the metaphysical question, “Why does the universe exist?” from the perspective of a school of Hindu philosophy referred to as advaita vedanta and two of its a posteriori derived creation theories: the theory of simultaneous creation (drishti-srishti vada) and the theory of non-causality (ajata vada). Objections to advaita vedanta are also discussed. It is concluded that advaita vedanta has the potential to make a significant contribution to contemporary metaphysical debate in general and our understanding of the question, “Why does the universe exist?” in particular.
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Recommended Citation
Rock, A. J. (2005). Why does the universe exist? An Advaita Vedantic perspective. International Journal of Transpersonal Studies, 24 (1). https://doi.org/10.24972/ijts.2005.24.1.69