First published 2009
D'Souza tackles the ultimate question about human mortality by rejecting religious arguments entirely. He builds his case through physics, evolutionary biology, neuroscience, philosophy, and psychology. The author examines the relationship between consciousness and brain matter, arguing that an immaterial mind can outlast physical death. He critiques atheist positions on extinction and presents evidence from near-death experiences. D'Souza draws on major philosophical arguments, including insights from prominent atheist thinkers who inadvertently supported afterlife theories. He connects evolutionary theory to survival beyond death and evaluates how world religions approach the topic. The author argues that Christian perspectives align best with available evidence. D'Souza concludes that scientific discoveries and logical reasoning make continued existence after death highly probable rather than merely possible. The book offers readers a framework for understanding how belief in an afterlife can transform present existence by providing meaning, contentment, and optimism.
Genres: science, science-fiction, philosophy, atheism, religion, non-fiction, christianity, academic
Vibes: thought-provoking
Tropes: academic
256 pages · Hardcover · Salem Books