Assemblage Quote by Baron d'Holbach
“The universe, that vast assemblage of every thing that exists, presents only matter and motion: the whole offers to our contemplation, nothing but an immense, an uninterrupted succession of causes and effects.”
About This Quote
Source Philosophical Treatise: System of Nature, 1770
The universe consists solely of matter and motion, an endless chain of causes and effects for contemplation.
In simple terms: Everything is matter in motion, an endless cause‑effect chain.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the material basis of reality.
Themes
philosophy
science
determinism
Mood
thoughtful
detached
Type
theoretical
reflective
When to use this quote
- academic study
- personal worldview
- scientific inquiry
Key Concepts
materialism
causality
metaphysics
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this view imply for free will?
- How does it affect ethical responsibility?
A Different Perspective
Neglects subjective experience and moral agency.
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