Yet Another Attempt

Here is yet another attempt to lay bare the argument:




1) 2 + 2 = 4 is in some sense true whether or not the universe or anything at all exists. The interrelatedness of the definitions of 2, +, 4, and = in some sense precedes the question of existence.



2) Now define a minimal theory T that contains the statement:



“The existence of this statement is logically inevitable.”



Perhaps this could be given the expression T t for all t 



3) T is always possible, it is reliable relative to itself, and actual relative to itself.



4) In some important sense, existence does not recognize the difference between T’s self-apparent existence and our actual existence. They are equally valid.



5) The universe is T, and it admits a rational explanation for its existence, namely 1-4.