Modern investigators indulging in inquires concerning the significance of existence, purpose of life and the meaning of the universe, will not be surprised at being exposed to a monumental ideological repository as these questions have a long history of intense philosophical and scientific speculation. These questions and answers have emerged in a variety of cultural and ideological backgrounds, resulting in their variegated engagement of the problem.

The museum of such spirited speculation shows that the approaches to the problem can be chronologically arranged in three distinct periods, corresponding to the three stages of development of human knowledge. From the fictitious to the abstract, and ultimately to positive knowledge. Theological and philosophical pursuits constitute the first two periods, and the rational, scientific method constitutes the current period.

As complex as all this may sound, but these concepts regarding life, the universe and everything, seem to be adequately expressed by regular individuals through other questions, such as Why we are here? What is the meaning of it all? and How should we act? Read more »