Attainment Quote by Ludwig Buchner
“The useless search of philosophers for a cause of the universe is a regressus in infinitum (a stepping backwards into the infinite) and resembles climbing up an endless ladder, the recurring question as to the cause of the cause rendering the attainment of a final goal impossible.”
About This Quote
Philosophers' endless search for a cause leads to infinite regress, making ultimate purpose unattainable.
In simple terms: Seeking ultimate cause creates endless loops, blocking final goals.
Key Takeaway
Accept limits of ultimate explanations.
Themes
philosophy
inquiry
infinite regress
purpose
Mood
thoughtful
skeptical
Type
philosophical
inquisitive
When to use this quote
- academic research
- personal worldview formation
- spiritual practice
- scientific theory development
Key Concepts
metaphysics
epistemology
logic
Questions to Reflect On
- Is a final cause necessary for meaning?
- How can we act without ultimate answers?
A Different Perspective
Infinite regress can stall progress and cause frustration.
![“[The evidence from cosmology] determines that the cause of the universe is functionally equivalent to the God of the Bible, a Being beyond the matter, energy, space, and time of the cosmos.” quote by Hugh Ross](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/5c0/hugh-ross-18610_astronomy_the-evidence-from-cosmology-determines-t_1387731.jpg)
