Decentering God: Consciousness, Authority, and The Ego of Humanity

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Authors: Mayank Singh
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Abstract

"Decentering God" is a philosophical inquiry into the structural role of supreme authority in human consciousness. The article argues that the concept of God is not merely a theological choice but a "cognitive architecture" implanted through culture and language from birth. By examining the parallels between divine centrality and anthropocentrism, Singh critiques the human tendency to anchor reality in a single dominant principle. The work reframes life as a "distributed field of adaptive expressions" rather than a hierarchical ladder, suggesting that philosophical maturity requires moving beyond the need for a cosmic center.

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Study and Philosophy of Religion Philosophy and Theoretical Science Philosophy and Historical Thought

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Journal / source
PhilPapers (PhilPapers Foundation)
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN