Body Quote by Isaac Newton
“No being exists or can exist which is not related to space in some way. God is everywhere, created minds are somewhere, and body is in the space that it occupies; and whatever is neither everywhere nor anywhere does not exist. And hence it follows that space is an effect arising from the first existence of being, because when any being is postulated, space is postulated.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: Philosophical treatise, 18th century
Posits that existence is inseparable from space; without space, being cannot be defined.
In simple terms: Being and space are linked.
Key Takeaway
Recognize spatial context of existence.
Themes
metaphysics
ontology
physics
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
scientific
When to use this quote
- architectural design
- urban planning
- virtual reality
- scientific modeling
Key Concepts
existentialism
relational theory
Questions to Reflect On
- Is space a cause or a condition of being?
- How does this view affect our perception of emptiness?
A Different Perspective
Space may be a conceptual tool, not a physical cause.
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