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The Mystery Of Existence: Why Is There Anything At All?
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This Compelling Study Of The Origins Of All That Exists, Including Explanations Of The Entire Material World, Traces The Responses Of Philosophers And Scientists To The Most Elemental And Haunting Question Of All: Why Is Anything Hereor Anything Anywhere? Why Is There Something Rather Than Nothing? Why Not Nothing? It Includes The Thoughts Of Dozens Of Luminaries From Plato And Aristotle To Aquinas And Leibniz To Modern Thinkers Such As Physicists Stephen Hawking And Steven Weinberg, Philosophers Robert Nozick And Derek Parfit, Philosophers Of Religion Alvin Plantinga And Richard Swinburne, And The Dalai Lama.The First Accessible Volume To Cover A Wide Range Of Possible Reasons For The Existence Of All Reality, From Over 50 Renowned Thinkers, Including Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, Descartes, Leibniz, Hume, Bertrand Russell, Stephen Hawking, Steven Weinberg, Robert Nozick, Derek Parfit, Alvin Plantinga, Richard Swinburne, John Polkinghorne, Paul Davies, And The Dalai Lama Features Insights By Scientists, Philosophers, And Theologians Includes Informative And Helpful Editorial Introductions To Each Section Provides A Wealth Of Suggestions For Further Reading And Research Presents Material That Is Both Comprehensive And Comprehensible
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- Q: What is 'The Mystery of Existence' about? A: This book explores the question of why anything exists at all, presenting perspectives from over 50 renowned thinkers, including philosophers and scientists throughout history.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is John Leslie, who presents a compelling study on the origins of reality and existence.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 336 pages, providing a comprehensive look into the topic.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it easy to handle and read.
- Q: When was 'The Mystery of Existence' published? A: The book was published on April 22, 2013.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers a wide range of philosophical and scientific responses to the question of existence, including insights from notable figures like Plato, Aristotle, and Stephen Hawking.
- Q: Is the book suitable for beginners in philosophy? A: Yes, it is designed to be accessible to a general audience, with comprehensive yet comprehensible material.
- Q: Are there any recommendations for further reading? A: Yes, the book includes suggestions for further reading and research after each section.
- Q: What makes this book unique? A: It is the first accessible volume that compiles various viewpoints on the fundamental question of existence from a diverse range of thinkers.
- Q: Can I find editorial introductions in the book? A: Yes, each section contains informative editorial introductions that guide the reader through the material.