The Mystery of Existence

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Why Is There Anything At All?

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The Mystery of Existence dives into the age-old question of why there is something rather than nothing, exploring contrasting perspectives from renowned philosophers and scientists. Through its exploration, the book navigates the depths of existence, examining cosmological theories, existential queries, and the philosophical quest for meaning. It offers a profound reflection on the nature and origin of our universe, engaging readers with thought-provoking discussions.
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This book may appeal to you if you are fascinated by profound questions about why anything exists at all. It explores philosophical and psychological perspectives on existence, offering deep insights for those who enjoy contemplating life’s greatest mysteries.

Offers a study of the origins of all that exists, including explanations of the entire material world. This title traces the responses of philosophers and scientists to the most elemental and haunting question of all: Why is anything here - or anything anywhere? Why is there something rather than nothing? Why not nothing?

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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 here—or 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 Mystery of Existence is 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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The Mystery of Existence by John Leslie and Robert Lawrence Kuhn receives praise for being a deep and integrative exploration of philosophical and metaphysical questions. It is recognised as a well-written anthology that brings together classic and contemporary readings, appealing to those interested in profound existential inquiries. While some suggest it might not be suitable for casual reading, it is highly recommended for students, researchers, and anyone curious about life's biggest questions, offering numerous suggestions for further investigation.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780470673553

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 April 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Contributors:

Edited by Robert Lawrence Kuhn
Edited by John Leslie

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 172.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 508g

Pages: 336

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Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism

About the Author

John Leslie is University Professor Emeritus ofPhilosophy at the University of Guelph, Canada, and Fellow of theRoyal Society of Canada. Well-known in the philosophy of cosmologyand religion, he has held visiting professorships at institutionsincluding the Australian National University (Research Departmentof Philosophy) and the University of Liege (Institute ofAstrophysics). He is the author of numerous publications includingValue and Existence (Blackwell, 1979), Universes(Routledge, 1989), The End of the World: the Science and Ethicsof Human Extinction (Routledge, 1996), Infinite Minds(Oxford University Press, 2001), and Immortality Defended(Blackwell, 2007). Robert Lawrence Kuhn is a public intellectual and thecreator and host of Closer To Truth, the long-running PBS /public television series on science and philosophy. With adoctorate in brain research (UCLA), he is the author or editor ofmore than 30 books, including Closer To Truth: ChallengingCurrent Belief and Closer To Truth: Science, Meaning and theFuture. A recognized expert on Chinese politics and economics,he is the author of The Man Who Changed China: The Life andLegacy of Jiang Zemin (Crown, 2005), China s best-sellingbook of 2005, and How China s Leaders Think (Wiley,2011). He is a frequent commentator on the BBC, Bloomberg, CNBC,China Central Television (CCTV), and Euronews.