The Purpose of Existence: Popularly Considered, in Relation to the Origin, Development, and Destiny of the Human Mind (1850)

The Purpose of Existence is a philosophical work written by John Chapman in 1850. The book explores the concept of human existence and its relationship to the origin, development, and destiny of the human mind. Chapman delves into various philosophical and scientific theories to examine the purpose of human life and the meaning of existence. He discusses the role of religion, morality, and ethics in shaping human behavior and argues that the ultimate purpose of existence is to achieve happiness and fulfillment. The book also touches upon the topics of evolution, consciousness, and free will, and how they contribute to the understanding of human existence. Overall, The Purpose of Existence is a thought-provoking work that offers insights into the nature of human life and its place in the universe.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.