Atheism Quote by John Stuart Mill
“My father taught me that the question Who made me? cannot be answered, since it immediately suggests the further question, Who made God?”
About This Quote
The question of origins leads to infinite regress, highlighting the philosophical challenge of defining a first cause or creator.
In simple terms: Asking who created us leads to asking who created God.
Key Takeaway
Recognize limits of causal explanations.
Themes
philosophy
theology
logic
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
skeptical
When to use this quote
- debates on religion
- academic discussions
- personal belief systems
Key Concepts
causality
infinite regress
first cause
Questions to Reflect On
- Can a cause be uncaused?
- Does faith resolve infinite regress?
A Different Perspective
Some argue that faith bypasses the need for a first cause.
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