Darwinism Quote by Isaac Newton
““God without dominion, providence, and final causes, is nothing else but Fate and Nature. Blind metaphysical necessity, which is certainly the same always and everywhere, could produce no variety of things. All that diversity of natural things which we find suited to different times and places could arise from nothing but the ideas and will of a Being necessarily existing.””
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Philosophical Letters, Isaac Newton, 1713
Without divine dominion, the universe is blind fate and necessity, lacking purposeful variety.
In simple terms: Without God, nature is blind fate.
Key Takeaway
Consider the role of agency in explaining diversity.
Themes
theology
philosophy
determinism
nature
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
philosophical
theological
When to use this quote
- theological debate
- philosophical education
- scientific worldview discussions
- creative storytelling
Key Concepts
divine will
metaphysical necessity
Questions to Reflect On
- How does belief in agency affect scientific inquiry?
- Can purpose be derived without deity?
A Different Perspective
Modern science often rejects divine agency.
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