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It is then unnecessary to investigate whether there be beyond the heaven Space, Void or Time. For there is a single general space, a single vast immensity which we may freely call Void; in it are innumerable globes like this one on which we live and grow. This space we declare to be infinite, since neither reason, convenience, possibility, sense-perception nor nature assign to it a limit. In it are an infinity of worlds of the same kind as our own.

Giordano Bruno#20

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About this quote

What does it mean?
Space is a single infinite void containing countless worlds like ours. No reason or sense perceives a limit to it.
In plain terms
Space is endless and filled with many worlds. Nothing says it stops.
What can you take from it?
The universe is infinite and full of other worlds.

Where it applies

  • theoretical physics
  • philosophy of nature
  • astronomy

Putting it to work

  • accept infinite space
  • explore possibility of other worlds

Questions to consider

  • Can we truly know space is infinite?
  • Are we alone?

Another view

The claim is based on reason and possibility rather than direct empirical proof.

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