Causes Quote by Nicholas of Cusa
“Just as all motion is from an unmovable cause, so everything divisible is from an indivisible cause. However, this visible, corporeal world is, assuredly, of a divisible nature, since what is corporeal is divisible. Therefore, this world is from an earlier, indivisible Cause.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: De Docta Ignorantia, 1440
The material world is divisible, so it must originate from an indivisible, immaterial cause, contrasting with the unmovable cause of motion.
In simple terms: Physical things come from an indivisible source.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the underlying unity behind diversity.
Themes
philosophy
metaphysics
causality
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
theological
When to use this quote
- scientific inquiry
- theological reflection
- philosophical debate
- education
- artistic inspiration
Key Concepts
divisibility
immutability
origin theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “indivisible cause” imply for modern science?
- Can motion be explained without an unmovable cause?
A Different Perspective
The argument assumes a clear split between material and immaterial, which may be contested.
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