Nature Quote by David Bentley Hart
““ontological necessity is not a property that can intelligibly attach to any nature other than God’s.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Beauty of the Infinite, 2000
Ontological necessity is a concept that only applies meaningfully to God, not to any other nature.
In simple terms: Only God can embody true ontological necessity.
Key Takeaway
Focus on divine rather than material necessity.
Themes
theology
philosophy
ontology
Mood
analytical
serious
Type
theoretical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- religious discourse
- academic study
- spiritual reflection
Key Concepts
necessity
divine nature
metaphysics
Questions to Reflect On
- Can necessity exist without a divine source?
- How does this view affect our understanding of nature?
A Different Perspective
Applying ontological necessity to non‑divine entities can be incoherent.
