Why does the world exist? Existential detective | Jim Holt

Gault explores one of the deepest questions in philosophy and science: why is there something and not nothing? He approaches this conundrum with philosophical rigor, scientific method, and literary sophistication, making the book accessible to a wide audience.

What's inside?

• Conversations with famous philosophers, physicists and writers (Roger Penrose, David Deutsch, Derek Parfit, Richard Swinburne).
• A combination of quantum mechanics, cosmology, logic, and existential philosophy.
• Accessible format: Gault presents complex ideas in the format of dialogues, personal reflections, and even humorous digressions.

Why is it worth reading?

• A profound, yet easy-to-understand book about the meaning of existence.
• An intellectual adventure combining science, philosophy, and literature.
• One of the best non-fiction books of 2012 according to the New York Times.

For whom?

• For those who are fascinated by the big questions of existence.
• For fans of popular science, philosophy and cosmology.
• For those looking for a captivating, intelligent, and well-written text.

This book is an invitation to an intellectual journey that will make you look at the world in a new way.