In this sequel to Seeking Meaning and Making Sense (2008) John Haldane explores the works and words of a wide range of philosophers, scientists, artists and cultural movements including figures from the Scottish Enlightenment (David Hume, Thomas Reid, James Wilson, William Turnbull, JF. Ferrier) and contemporary philosophy (Alasdair MacIntyre, Thomas Nagel, Hilary Putnam, Scruton, Taylor), from the encounters between science, ethics and religion (Stephen Gould, JBS. Haldane, Sam Harris), from English modernism (Paul Nash, Eric Ravilious, John Tunnard), from popular printmaking, contemporary sculpture and wall-drawing and religious art.