The book is autobiographical and discusses my quest to answer the puzzling philosophical questions of life through biography, poetry, and personal insights. I have managed to glean from my extensive readings in Philosophy, Religion, and classic novels common sense answers to the mysterious questions of our existence. Answering these questions is intensive and intimate to each one of us, and while my answers work for me, I invite you to produce your own solutions so you may develop a set of beliefs that comforts you in the years ahead.
The book is autobiographical and discusses my quest to answer the puzzling philosophical questions of life through biography, poetry, and personal insights. I have managed to glean from my extensive readings in Philosophy, Religion, and classic novels common sense answers to the mysterious questions of our existence. Answering these questions is intensive and intimate to each one of us, and while my answers work for me, I invite you to produce your own solutions so you may develop a set of beliefs that comforts you in the years ahead.
CHAPTER 1 MYSTERIES There are so many mysteries in our universe to ponder that it can be overwhelming. Here are just a few of the impossible questions that have disturbed humanity since our inception: Who and what are we and why are we here? Is there a God, and if it exists what form(s) does it take? Are there parallel universes and wormholes that are adjacent to ours? What is the nature of life, how did it begin on earth, and how does matter exist through our senses? What was the missing link in our evolutionary path to humankind? In our human state, what is the nature of free will, or are we programmed to be who we are regardless of environmental or sociological circumstances? Does fate exist, or do we determine fully our own destinies? Is there life after death and is our consciousness composed of spiritual properties? PA Walk in the Twilight 3 What is the ultimate meaning of life? These are just some of the mysteries which I have pondered during my life. Before I die, I was hoping to have some answers to these questions, but unfortunately, there are no answers, only suppositions, guesses, dreaming, and unfinished science. These questions do not lend themselves comfortably to the scientific method but are more in the domain of philosophers, theologians, novelists, and poets. When I was a boy, I would check out from the library various volumes on philosophy, religion, and those literary works that might illuminate answers to these questions. I loved science fiction and would read the great masters like Isaac Asimov, Arthur C. Clarke, Frederik Pohl, and others. I loved TV shows that portrayed the possibilities of space travel and hinted at some of these philosophical dilemmas. like Star Trek, Amazing Stories, One Step Beyond, Twilight Zone, and many others. I tried in vain, like so many before me, to form my own unified theory of the cosmos. Seventy-Five years and counting, I am no nearer to certainty in a comprehensive belief system, but nevertheless, I can see more clearly before me a working outline of truths that work for me. Some components of these questions have become slightly more understandable than they were when I was young, but I can say with great trepidation that I have created working hypotheses that serve me well in my autumn years. Does this happen through aging, awareness of natural law, or intuition, I am not sure, but I do know that contemplative research is rewarding and satisfying for the mind and body. PA Walk in the Twilight 4 Some people answer these questions with finality either because of religious beliefs, or some other intellectual exercise that gives them certitude. I am happy for them, and I wish I could share in their belief structure, but for me, my beliefs lie in the doubt, in the questions, and in the twilight of dawn and dusk clustered in a few words of poetry.
Upon coming across A WALK IN THE TWILIGHT: A Librarian searching for questions by John Bosco, I wasn't sure what to expect. I am a fan of philosophy and the idea of a librarian discovering various questions and topics intrigued me. However, upon finishing the book I found that I was completely blown away. I have not read a book that has made me think this hard in quite some time, and A WALK IN THE TWILIGHT: A Librarian searching for questions will be on my mind for many weeks to come.
A WALK IN THE TWILIGHT: A Librarian searching for questions by John Bosco is an autobiographical book that explores philosophy and various questions surrounding such things as religion and our existence. While Bosco comes up with his own answers to questions that many of us ask, he invites readers to think for themselves and consider his answers, but to come up with their own conclusions.
I often find that books centered on philosophy gear towards telling the reader what to think. It was refreshing to find a book that explores philosophy in such a way to present the author's point of view, but to respect the reader as a free thinker. I found that this stance made me respect Bosco more as an author and it allowed me to consider his viewpoints in such a way that I was able to compare them to my own.
Overall, A WALK IN THE TWILIGHT: A Librarian searching for questions by John Bosco is a one-of-a-kind autobiographical philosophy book that invites the reader in, offers them a cup of coffee, and sits down with them in such a way as to swap ideas and have an educated discussion. Anyone with any interest in philosophy is sure to find Bosco's book as an important addition to the genre, and I will be recommending it to readers for years to come.