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Abstract

From Self-Consci̇ȯ usness to God Is Self-Consciousness a Mystery or an Argume rgument for the Existence of God? This study examines theories and arguments concerning self and consciousness within the framework of the philosophy of mind. Moreover, it proposes a new consciousness argument. In the first chapter, a conceptual analysis of the concepts of self and consciousness is provided, introducing the fundamental problems within the philosophy of mind that are related to these concepts. This section also addresses theoretical debates between dualism and monism, as well as discussions on consciousness and opposing perspectives. The second chapter delves deeper into the core tensions within the philosophy of mind, focusing on specific and contemporary theories of consciousness. In doing so, it aims to clarify the problem and provide a more comprehensive analysis. The main perspectives analyzed in this chapter include atheist-materialist theories of consciousness and theist-materialist perspectives on human nature and consciousness. The third chapter is divided into two parts. The first part discusses the consciousness arguments put forward by Richard Swinburne, Robert M. Adams, and J.P. Moreland, analyzing their strengths and weaknesses. The second part introduces a new consciousness argument, referred to as a metaphysical argument. This argument is proposed by incorporating the robust aspects of Lockes argument and the ideas of Avicenna (Ibn Sīnā) and Fakhr al-Dīn al-Rāzī. According to this argument, which critiques naturalism and scientism, the direct awareness of the statement I exist inherently contains the concept of existence itself. Given this modality, it is argued that the argument ultimately points to the existence of a necessary being, namely God. Furthermore, it is concluded that, compared to materialist and naturalist intuitions, this metaphysical awareness which entails a being( universe) with consciousness and incorporates a system offers a significantly more explanatory framework. nt for the Existence of God? This study examines theories and arguments concerning self and consciousness within the framework of the philosophy of mind. Moreover, it proposes a new consciousness argument. In the first chapter, a conceptual analysis of the concepts of self and consciousness is provided, introducing the fundamental problems within the philosophy of mind that are related to these concepts. This section also addresses theoretical debates between dualism and monism, as well as discussions on consciousness and opposing perspectives. The second chapter delves deeper into the core tensions within the philosophy of mind, focusing on specific and contemporary theories of consciousness. In doing so, it aims to clarify the problem and provide a more comprehensive analysis. The main perspectives analyzed in this chapter include atheist-materialist theories of consciousness and theist-materialist perspectives on human nature and consciousness. The third chapter is divided into two parts. The first part discusses the consciousness arguments put forward by Richard Swinburne, Robert M. Adams, and J.P. Moreland, analyzing their strengths and weaknesses. The second part introduces a new consciousness argument, referred to as a metaphysical argument. This argument is proposed by incorporating the robust aspects of Lockes argument and the ideas of Avicenna (Ibn Sīnā) and Fakhr al-Dīn al-Rāzī. According to this argument, which critiques naturalism and scientism, the direct awareness of the statement I exist inherently contains the concept of existence itself. Given this modality, it is argued that the argument ultimately points to the existence of a necessary being, namely God. Furthermore, it is concluded that, compared to materialist and naturalist intuitions, this metaphysical awareness which entails a being( universe) with consciousness and incorporates a system offers a significantly more explanatory framework. Keywords: Self; Consciousness; Self Awareness; God; Argument from Consciousness; Avicenna, Metaphysics; Doctrine of Primary Notions; Modal Metaphysical Argument from Consciousness for the Existence of God