National Book Award Finalist. How did humanity originate and why does a species like ours exist on this planet? Do we have a special place, even a destiny in th

“A tour de force. It is a thoughtful, subtle, beautifully written discussion of what it takes to live a meaningful life.” —Barry Schwartz, author of The P

This book examines core concerns of human life. What is the relationship between a meaningful life and theism? Why are some human beings radically adrift, witho

"What is the meaning of life?" Throughout history, people have spent much of their lives trying to explain how the world works and why. Initially, they seek to

What is the meaning of life? In today's secular, post-religious scientific world, this question has become a serious preoccupation. But it also has a long histo