well, my 12 second research project on this author reveals that he is obscure, his books were published a long time ago (i.e, 1970's) and are on disparate subjects that seem to have not much connection.



Scrupulous? Magical? Even the title "Unexpected Universe" seems a bit naff, because it implies there were people hanging around before the universe came into being, with no idea that anything like 'a universe' might be about to happen. I mean, they weren't expecting it. Now, I wonder where they lived?


Conclusion: it is entirely possible that you can't grasp anything he is saying, because he has nothing to say.

Suggestion: try another book/author. There are many to choose from.

I can't change books, sadly I have to relate this book to political theory. The author is actually a Biologist and I don't have any idea how to relate this to political theory.

Oh that's a pity. I didn't realise you were being made to read it. I really can't help, but I am sorry if I sounded high-handed about it.

Oh, not at all. I dislike the book...I've got 10 pages left to read then 15 pages to type. The only thing I got out of the book was a small talk about dualism.

I can only say be honest and commit your views to paper. If he tells you nothing ,then say so but obviously give credible reasoning.