Conversations about the Meaning of Life (Conversations about Philosophy)

What do Mother Theresa, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and the exploration of Mars teach us about the meaning of life?World-renowned experts, David Benatar and Thaddeus Metz, give you their answers to life’s biggest question.Spoiler alert: it isn’t 42.We’ve all felt a unique sense of isolation over the past few years. Is there a way to find meaning in this brave new world?Benatar argues that from the cosmic perspective, life on this pale blue dot has almost no significance. But Metz holds a more optimistic view. Discover his rules for how anyone can enrich their lives through truth, beauty, and goodness.Conversations about the Meaning of Life is a discussion with two of the most important thinkers on the topic, and includes an exclusive debate between them.If you strive to lead a more meaningful existence, and want an accessible, intelligent guide to the ultimate question, you’ll love this book.Buy it now."This is, in my opinion, the best dialogue about the meaning of life in the literature. The interlocutors are two of the most important philosophers in the field and it is enlightening to hear these two titans engaging each other directly. Anyone interested in the meaning of life should read this brief and accessible work." - John G Messerly, author of The Meaning of Life. Read more