The Progression of the Universe and its Advanced Stage of Evolution

The challenge of understanding our existence and our place in the universe has perplexed humans for centuries. What we must remember, according to Ronald Dufty, is that the environment of the earth is a very small region of the universe, and that it is continually evolving. From this basis, Dufty assesses commonly held scientific and philosophical beliefs, and seeks to correct the misconceptions they lead to. Life on earth, with humankind at its ever advancing forefront, is a continuation of the actions of the universe and only through understanding our existence in this context is it possible to understand fully how we should conduct ourselves and relate to each other. The value of original thought in all our actions is often neglected, but its appreciation is one of the keys to learning how to interact with others and give purpose to our existence. Dufty considers topical issues such as global warming, religious terrorism and anti-social behaviour with a constant awareness of the bigger picture and a desire to expand our knowledge of the nature of the universe and our role in it.