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Why the World Does Not Exist

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Why the World Does Not ExistWhere do we come from? Are we merely a cluster of elementary particles in a gigantic world receptacle? And what does it all mean? In this highly original new book, the philosopher Markus Gabriel challenges our notion of what exists and what it means to exist. He questions the idea that there is a world that encompasses everything like a container life, the universe, and everything else. This all inclusive being does not exist and cannot exist. For the

Where do we come from? Are we merely a cluster of elementary particles in a gigantic world receptacle? And what does it all mean?

In this highly original new book, the philosopher Markus Gabriel challenges our notion of what exists and what it means to exist. He questions the idea that there is a world that encompasses everything like a container life, the universe, and everything else. This all-inclusive being does not exist and cannot exist. For the world itself is not found in the world. And even when we think about the world, the world about which we think is obviously not identical with the world in which we think. For, as we are thinking about the world, this is only a very small event in the world. Besides this, there are still innumerable other objects and events: rain showers, toothaches and the World Cup. Drawing on the recent history of philosophy, Gabriel asserts that the world cannot exist at all, because it is not found in the world. Yet with the exception of the world, everything else exists; even unicorns on the far side of the moon wearing police uniforms.

Revelling in witty thought experiments, word play, and the courage of provocation, Markus Gabriel demonstrates the necessity of a questioning mind and the role that humour can play in coming to terms with the abyss of human existence.



Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Polity Press
Published: 05/22/2017
ISBN: 9780745687575
Pages: 256
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.40w x 0.80d
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Shianne Edwards
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Poor quality
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So bummed . Love these books. Put up for Christmas and the binder of the book is completely torn. Didn’t see till I wrapped.
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derrick charles
Boise, US
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A must read addition to the Slaughterverse.
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The Book of Slaughter reveals the secret history of the Slaughterverse while giving you a glimpse of horrors yet to come. The story follows Maxine Slaughter as she leaves behind her white mask in order to restart the House of Slaughter's Black Masks. As she studies and trains for this task, she uncovers the forgotten lore of the Order of St. George and a plot that will shape its future. Volume 2 contains information on the Order of St. George's mask factions.
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Carlos Wynter Melo
Waukegan, US
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La Biblioteca de la Orden de Saint George
Format: Paperback
Cómic necesario para entender Something is killing the children. Me encantó el modo en que relacionaran la trama con las bibliotecas qué reúnen los libros de Orden de Saint George.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2025
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Dallas Johnson
Birmingham, US
★★★★★ 5
A Lot Deeper Than the Previous
Format: Paperback
This volume delved way further than the last! The lore and context this gives to the whole universe is well worth it and gives lots to think about! Reveals how well planned and intricate this universe really is! Highest of recommends if you are into this franchise!
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Sam
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★★★★★ 2
Padding?
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The book is a good quality, and the i like contents... besides the fact fully one third of the book is just the storyboard and script, with some sketches. Im used to covers and other supplemental materials taking up a few pages at the end, but that's ridiculous. Its either somewhat scummy padding or a complete mismatch in what i want and alot of other folks want i guess.
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