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“Neither from itself nor from another, Nor from both, Nor without a cause, Does anything whatever, anywhere arise.” quote by Anonymous
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“Neither from itself nor from another, Nor from both, Nor without a cause, Does anything whatever, anywhere arise.”

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Source Philosophical Treatise: Unknown, possibly 17th century philosophical text

The quote questions whether anything can exist without a cause, denying spontaneous existence.

In simple terms: Can anything arise without a cause?

Key Takeaway

Consider causality in all phenomena.

Themes

philosophy causality existence

Mood

inquisitive thoughtful

Type

philosophical reflective

When to use this quote

  • scientific research
  • daily decision making
  • ethical reasoning

Key Concepts

metaphysics determinism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What assumptions do you make about cause and effect?
  • How would you explain something that seems uncaused?
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