Why are there beings at all, instead of Nothing?

Martin Heidegger
Why are there beings at all, instead of Nothing?
Why are there beings at all, instead of Nothing?
Why are there beings at all, instead of Nothing?
Why are there beings at all, instead of Nothing?
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The universe is filled with awe inspiring wonders, all of which are the result of forces that are greater than ourselves. Even the smallest forms in the universe are filled with wonder. Yet, there is a question that stumps many people when it comes to existence itself. If the universe has no beginning and no end, no reason for being at all, what is it made of? Why did things exist to begin with?

Source: Introduction To Metaphysics

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