Qualitatively Infinite Quote by David Bentley Hart
““Again, the “distance” between being and nonbeing is qualitatively infinite, and so it is immaterial here how small, simple, vacuous, or impalpably indeterminate a physical state or event is: it is still infinitely removed from non-being and infinitely incapable of having created itself out of nothing.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Beauty of the Infinite by David Bentley Hart, 2007
Being and non‑being are infinitely apart; any finite existence cannot arise from nothing, underscoring a metaphysical gap.
In simple terms: Existence is fundamentally separate from nothingness.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the mystery of being.
Themes
metaphysics
ontology
theology
existence
infinity
Mood
contemplative
awe
inspirational
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- theological reflection
- academic lectures
- personal meditation
- creative writing
- scientific inquiry
Key Concepts
philosophy
theology
cosmology
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this infinite separation mean for daily life?
- How does it affect views on creation?
A Different Perspective
The argument may be abstract for practical concerns.
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