If something were brought about without an antecedent cause, it would be untrue that all things come about through fate. But if it is plausible that all events have an antecedent cause, what ground can be offered for not conceding that all things come about through fate?
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"If something were brought about without an antecedent cause, it would be untrue that all things come about through fate. But if it is plausible that all events have an antecedent cause, what ground can be offered for not conceding that all things come about through fate?" — Chrysippus
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If something were brought about without an antecedent cause, it would be untrue that all things come about through fate. But if it is plausible that all events have an antecedent cause, what ground can be offered for not conceding that all things come about through fate? — Chrysippus
About Chrysippus
Chrysippus was a Philosopher from Soli (-279–-206).
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Who said "If something were brought about without an antecedent cause, it would be untrue…"?
This quote is attributed to Chrysippus, a Philosopher from Soli.
When did Chrysippus live?
Chrysippus lived from -279 – -206.