There is, therefore, no difficulty in answering such questions as these. What cause was there why the Universe was placed in such a part of Space? and, Why was the Universe created at such a Time? for, if there be no Space beyond the Universe, it was impossible that it should be created in another place; and if there was no Time before, it was impossible it should be created at another time.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The universe must have been created at a specific time and place because there was no other time or place.
- In plain terms
- The universe could only be created when and where it is because nothing else existed.
- What can you take from it?
- The universe exists where and when it does by necessity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why now and here?
- Is there something beyond?
Another view
It assumes time and space did not exist before the universe.
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