Boundaries Quote by Stephen Hawking
“So long as the Universe had a beginning, we could suppose it had a creator. But if the Universe is really completely self-contained, it would have neither beginning or end, it would simply be. What place then for a creator?”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Grand Design by Stephen Hawking and Leonard Mlodinow, 2010
If the universe is self-contained without a beginning, the need for a creator disappears, challenging traditional cosmological arguments.
In simple terms: A self-contained universe may not need a creator.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions about origins.
Themes
cosmology
philosophy
theology
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
scientific
debate
When to use this quote
- debates on creation
- universe origin theories
- philosophical discussions
- educational lectures
Key Concepts
causality
existentialism
scientific method
Questions to Reflect On
- How does a self-contained universe affect belief in a creator?
- Can science fully address metaphysical questions?
A Different Perspective
The argument assumes a specific definition of “self-contained.”
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