Meaning of Life, Human Nature, and Delusions

Preface.- 1. A brief history of the quest for purpose in life, from the Greeks to modern times, including Darwin.- 2. How did our tendency to ask why-questions and to search for final purposes and goals evolve?.- 3. How teleology impacts our daily lives, from quests on purpose in life to religion, conspiracy theories, romantic love and "meant to be".- 4. How teleological stories are linked to raci...