Able Quote by Antony Flew
“However far back we may be able to trace the - so to speak - internal history of the Universe, there can be no question of arguing that this or that external origin is either probable or improbable. We do not have, and we necessarily could not have, experience of other Universes to tell us that Universes, or Universes with these particular features, are the work of Gods, or of Gods of this or that particular sort.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Philosophy of Religion, 1996
Argues that without evidence of other universes, we cannot claim divine origin for our universe; probability remains unknowable.
In simple terms: We lack proof of other universes, so divine claims are speculative.
Key Takeaway
Accept uncertainty, avoid unwarranted conclusions.
Themes
epistemology
cosmology
theology
Mood
skeptical
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
scientific
When to use this quote
- scientific inquiry
- philosophical debate
- faith discussions
Key Concepts
probability
multiverse theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How should we treat untestable claims?
- Can we find indirect evidence?
A Different Perspective
Science may never fully resolve cosmic origins.
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