do not find in organized religions. I'm one of those people. I do believe in a merciful God but struggle with many of the limitations offered through specific religious doctrine. This book has helped me to broaden my thinking about spiritual matters as well as many other routine aspects of life. I have purchased additional copies for some good friends and I highly recommend the book to anyone open to a different view of the same old haunting questions. The book examines life questions with an open mind and no prejudice. I find this book to be an easy read. The book does not necessarily give the answer to all questions, since not all questions have answers at the moment. However, it provides a framework on how to approach a question by looking at all the facts and forming your own conclusions (if the facts are sufficient). Philosophy is the art of imparting wisdom to live by. The author has done an excellent job of giving us basic steps to use in developing an objective, knowledgeable & wise view in the practicum of life. This should be required in schools but since it's not it's up to the individual to search out. Knowledge changes rapidly but wisdom stays with us as a guiding path to follow, as is evidenced by the documents of freedom our forefathers penned & that this country was founded on. Any book or quote presented to the public that makes you stop & think before acting,