I lay it down that there is Matter, and also there are Material Species, but unless a Final Cause for them be previously assumed, we shall be, without perceiving it, introducing the doctrine of Epicurus: since if nothing be anterior to two efficient causes, a spontaneous flux and chance must have united the two together.


Upon The Mother Of The Gods (c. 362-363)

Julian Quotes

I lay it down that there is Matter, and also there are Material Species, but unless a Final Cause for them be previously assumed, we shall be,...

I lay it down that there is Matter, and also there are Material Species, but unless a Final Cause for them be previously assumed, we shall be,...

I lay it down that there is Matter, and also there are Material Species, but unless a Final Cause for them be previously assumed, we shall be,...

I lay it down that there is Matter, and also there are Material Species, but unless a Final Cause for them be previously assumed, we shall be,...