Why is it so?
That’s the biggest question of all, eh? The answer truly depends on what your "it" is. Are you asking about a law of physics, or maybe a social issue? Every "why" has its own specific explanation. It could be simple cause and effect, or it might involve complex human behaviour. If you can provide a bit more context on the subject, folks here could probably give you a much more accurate answer. It's a tough one to tackle otherwise
In science, when we say “why is it so?” we’re often looking for a cause. For example: Why does the apple fall? Because of gravity. Why does the sky look blue? Because of Rayleigh scattering. So in a scientific context, the “why” always has a measurable explanation. In a philosophical context, however, “why” could mean purpose, which science doesn’t really answer. So the answer is—it depends on what “it” is!
My short take: because reality doesn’t need to explain itself. It just is. Humans seek reasons, but the universe doesn’t owe us one.
Sometimes people ask "why is it so?" out of frustration. Maybe something unfair happened. Maybe life feels random. My view is: things don’t always have a reason. Sometimes it’s just chance. Accepting randomness is part of growing up. Not everything will make sense. And that’s okay.
If we’re talking spiritually: “why is it so?” could mean “why does God make things happen this way?” Many religions teach that events happen according to divine will, or karma, or cosmic justice. Believers often find comfort in thinking there’s a larger plan. So maybe the answer is: it’s so, because it was meant to be.
I’d say this: every “why” can become a journey. If you ask the right follow-up questions, you’ll eventually discover patterns, reasons, and insights. So instead of leaving it at “why is it so?”—try to refine the question into something answerable.
That’s a very vague question! "Why is it so?" could refer to literally anything. Sometimes we ask this when we feel confused about life, fate, or even random events. The answer really depends on context. But if you mean in a philosophical sense, then maybe the best answer is: because that’s the way reality has unfolded. Life often doesn’t give us neat reasons. Instead of “why,” maybe we should ask “how do I live with it?”