Why: An Agnostic Perspective on the Meaning of Life

by Travis Haan

"Why" explores the importance of solving the meaning of life and analyzes how the answer to the question might be different depending on whether or not a god or an afterlife exists. It approaches the question objectively and logically. It won't give you the final answer, but it will give you enough to think about that it might change your life.

138 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 6, 2012

About the author

I was born and raised in Texas and only moved out of state when I joined the Air Force at the age of twenty. Being stationed in Italy, Germany and Hawaii allowed me to see the world and gain new perspectives. After separating from the military I moved to New Zealand for a few years where I studied creative writing. I write about topics that I feel are important and don't get enough attention.

Reviews

[Daniil · Rating 4 out of 5]

"We can begin to deduce the reason for our creation by analyzing the fact that the universe is mathematical in nature. It’s been said that math is the language of science because everything that happens in nature on an atomic level is the product of mathematical equations: chemical reactions, gravitational pull, temperature changes, etc. So if every event in nature happens the way it does because it’s the solution to a mathematical equation then the creation of the universe, and later the creation of life, must have also been solutions to mathematical equations. Thus, it’s easy to say that on the most basic level we exist because it’s a mathematical truth that we should exist."

"There’s knowledge out there that will make my life better, but I don’t know what it is. So I’m just going to go learn as much as I can about everything until I find that knowledge that will make my life better."

"Probably the best way to learn about yourself is to move to a foreign country if at least for a little while. Everything you’ve ever taken for granted will be challenged, and you’ll be introduced to a whole new way of viewing and living life. Your schemas will be shattered, and you’ll be forced to reexamine your whole understanding of what it means to be human."

[Dele Oyeniyi · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book that aims to answer the most persistent question of all time, and from different perspectives and angles. Found it quite insightful, great read.

[David Wu · Rating 5 out of 5]

“A man who dares to waste an hour of time has not discovered the value of life.” ~Charles
Darwin

WOW! One of the most profound books I've ever read. On par with 7 Habits.