Publisher's Synopsis
In this wide ranging survey of the human predicament, "A Brief Look at Life" gives a personal view of the phenomena of life and its habitat; of the theories of some scientists and philosophers; and of some of those authorities' uneasy relationship with theology."A Brief Look at Life" considers the most basic questions of human identity and the human brain's centre of consciousness. Why do we gain so much pleasure from some art forms, particularly music and colour? What are the practical implications of our universe and our presence in it, and of the incredible physical processes that appear to function in all matter? How have the lives of different parts of the human race been influenced by their varied environments, both political and economic, from those lucky enough to benefit from new scientific developments to those in extreme poverty? And how much longer can our planet, on which all known life forms depend, continue to support us as we consume tomorrow's finite resources in order to satisfy todays extravagant demands? "A Brief Look at Life" poses these questions and many more, reminding us that many of life's most fundamental questions still remain unanswered.
