Jim Holt
Jim Holt is an American author and essayist. He has contributed to The New Yorker, The New York Times Book Review, The New York Review of Books, and Slate. Holt is particularly known for his writings on philosophy, mathematics, and science. He is the author of the book 'Why Does the World Exist?: An Existential Detective Story', which was a National Book Critics Circle Award finalist for general nonfiction.
Books
This list of books are ONLY the books that have been ranked on the lists that are aggregated on this site. This is not a comprehensive list of all books by this author.
-
1. Why Does The World Exist? An Existential Detective Story
In "Why Does The World Exist? An Existential Detective Story," Jim Holt explores the question of why there is something rather than nothing. He interviews philosophers, scientists, and theologians to try to find an answer, delving into topics such as the nature of existence, the origins of the universe, and the meaning of life. Along the way, he examines various theories and arguments, from the Big Bang to the concept of God, in an attempt to uncover the ultimate explanation for the existence of the world.
The 8330th Greatest Book of All Time
