Eternity Quote by Christopher Hitchens
““Until it is clearly proved that the Universe was created, we may reasonably suppose that it has endured from all eternity. In a case where two propositions are diametrically opposite, the mind believes that which is less incomprehensible:””
About This Quote
Source Debate: “The Eternity of the Universe”, 2002
If the universe appears eternal, we may favor the less incomprehensible explanation over a created origin.
In simple terms: People choose simpler explanations for the cosmos.
Key Takeaway
Consider simplicity in complex debates.
Themes
philosophy
cosmology
belief
Mood
thoughtful
skeptical
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- academic lectures
- public debates
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
eternity
creation
incomprehensibility
Questions to Reflect On
- Why prefer the less incomprehensible?
- What evidence challenges this view?
A Different Perspective
Simplicity may ignore evidence.
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