Why Does the World Exist?

"Why Does the World Exist?" is a philosophical book by Jim Holt, published in 2012. In it, Holt explores the fundamental question of existence: why is there something rather than nothing? The book combines philosophical inquiry with insights from science, theology, and the viewpoints of various thinkers throughout history. Holt interviews numerous prominent philosophers, physicists, and theologians, including figures like David Deutsch, Rebecca Goldstein, and the late Oxford philosopher John Leslie.