Contemporary society is experiencing a 'soul crisis', caused by the demise of outdated religion and the rise of hard-headed science, which has left us adrift in a meaningless universe without purpose.Pioneering philosopher Tim Freke offers a bold alternative to this bleak worldview, by urging a radical shift in our understanding of both science and spirituality.He explores the new philosophy he calls 'emergent spirituality', which combines an innovative perspective on the scientific theory of evolution with a fresh understanding of perennial spiritual insights, to create a beautiful vision of the nature of reality and the deep purpose of life.