Why Does the World Exist?: An Existential Detective Story

"Wittgenstein says, 'Not how the world is, but that it is, is the mystery.' Holt plays the role of sleuth, tracking down theologians, philosophers, and scientists who might offer clues to solving the puzzle. Exceptionally lucid, his book is a delightful, rare example of philosophy as investigative journalism,"---Christian Century. 320 pages, softcover. Liveright.