Why Does the World Exist?: An Existential Detective Story

by Jim Holt

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Whether framed philosophically as "Why is there a world rather than nothing at all?" or more colloquially as "But, Mommy, who made God?" the metaphysical mystery about how we came into existence remains the most fractious and fascinating question of all time. Following in the footsteps of Christopher Hitchens, Roger Penrose, and even Stephen Hawking, Jim Holt emerges with an engrossing narrative that traces our latest efforts to grasp the origins...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0871404095

ISBN13:9780871404091

Release Date:July 2012

Publisher:Liveright Publishing Corporation

Length:320 Pages

Weight:1.38 lbs.

Dimensions:1.1" x 6.4" x 9.6"

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Consciousness Morality Philosophy Of Science Non-Fiction Existentialism Philosophy Science Science & Math Science & Scientists Science & Technology

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