After Finitude

"After Finitude" is a philosophical concept, notably explored by Quentin Meillassoux, that addresses how we understand the existence of everything in relation to chance and necessity. It challenges the idea that the universe is entirely determined by fixed laws, suggesting instead that some aspects are ultimately contingent—meaning they could be different or not exist at all. This invites us to think beyond strict scientific materialism, acknowledging unpredictability and openness in the cosmos. Essentially, it emphasizes that the universe is not fully predetermined, leaving room for surprises and the possibility of things coming into being in ways we can't fully explain.