Being Quote by Isaac Newton
“The hypothesis of matter's being at first evenly spread through the heavens is, in my opinion, inconsistent with the hypothesis of innate gravity without a supernatural power to reconcile them, and therefore, it infers a deity.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: Principia Mathematica, 1687
Newton argues that a uniformly spread matter contradicts innate gravity unless a divine reconciler exists, implying a deity.
In simple terms: Uniform matter conflicts with gravity without a divine fix.
Key Takeaway
Consider divine role in natural laws.
Themes
philosophy
theology
science
cosmology
metaphysics
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
theoretical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- cosmological debate
- theological discussion
- philosophical inquiry
Key Concepts
gravity
uniformity
divine agency
natural law
Questions to Reflect On
- Can natural explanations replace divine inference?
- What evidence supports innate gravity?
A Different Perspective
The argument assumes a supernatural reconciler, which may be contested.
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