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Why Does the World Exist?: An Existential Detective Story
Why Does the World Exist An Existential Detective Story
Author: Jim Holt
ISBN-13: 9780871404091
ISBN-10: 0871404095
Publication Date: 7/16/2012
Pages: 320
Edition: 1
Rating:
  • Currently 2.3/5 Stars.
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2.3 stars, based on 4 ratings
Publisher: Liveright
Book Type: Hardcover
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buzzby avatar reviewed Why Does the World Exist?: An Existential Detective Story on + 6062 more book reviews
I couldn't get into it. I get the impression that even if I told him why the world exists, he would still be driving people crazy asking questions. I bet his family wishes he had gone into hedge fund management.
buzzby avatar reviewed Why Does the World Exist?: An Existential Detective Story on + 6062 more book reviews
Just learning the phrase "...lurking in the suburbs of my mind..." made it worth reading. SPOILER ALERT - he doesn't come to a difinitive answer.