Action Quote by E. T. Whittaker
![“There is no ground for supposing that matter and energy existed before [the Big Bang] and were suddenly galvanized into action. For what could distinguish that moment from all other moments in eternity? It is simpler to postulate creation ex nihilo-Divine will constituting Nature from nothingness.” quote by E. T. Whittaker](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3d2/e-t-whittaker-234299_action_there-is-no-ground-for-supposing-that-ma_2497367.jpg)
“There is no ground for supposing that matter and energy existed before [the Big Bang] and were suddenly galvanized into action. For what could distinguish that moment from all other moments in eternity? It is simpler to postulate creation ex nihilo-Divine will constituting Nature from nothingness.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Scientific Lecture, 1930s, null
The quote argues that assuming matter and energy existed before the Big Bang is unnecessary; creation from nothing by divine will is a simpler explanation.
In simple terms: Creation from nothing is simpler than pre‑existing matter.
Key Takeaway
Consider simplicity when forming cosmological theories.
Themes
philosophy
cosmology
theology
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
theoretical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- theological discussion
- philosophical inquiry
Key Concepts
Occam's razor
creation ex nihilo
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence could challenge the ex nihilo view?
- How does simplicity weigh against testability?
A Different Perspective
It may ignore empirical evidence for pre‑Big Bang conditions.
