Answers Quote by Stephen Hawking
“It is reasonable to ask who or what created the universe, but if the answer is God, then the question has merely been deflected to that of who created God.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public lecture, 2010
Questioning the origin of the universe leads to an infinite regress if God is posited as the cause.
In simple terms: Asking who created God creates a never‑ending loop.
Key Takeaway
Recognize limits of causal explanations.
Themes
philosophy
theology
science
logic
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
skeptical
When to use this quote
- debates on creation
- philosophical discussions
- theological arguments
Key Concepts
cosmology
infinite regress
causality
Questions to Reflect On
- Can a cause‑free entity exist?
- What are alternative explanations?
A Different Perspective
The argument assumes God is a being needing a cause.
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