noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
self-existence; existing by itself
Philosophical term referring to something that exists independently, without relying on external causes. Often used in discussions of ontology or metaphysics. Can function as a noun, take する to mean 'to exist by itself', or modify nouns with の.
この哲学体系では、神は自存する存在とされる。
In this philosophical system, God is considered a self-existent being.
The concept of self-existence dates back to ancient Greek philosophy.