In The Quest for Meaning: Developing a Philosophy of Pluralism" Tariq Ramadan embarks on a journey to uncover the profound truths that bind us together. In a world so full of different beliefs & viewpoints how can we find peace in our shared humanity? Acclaimed thinker & philosopher Tariq Ramadan explores universal ideas such as love respect truth & tolerance & examines questions such as how can men & women relate to each other? What is the true nature of equality? What does civilization really mean? In doing so he opens our minds to a new view of humanity. Whether we are Christian or Buddhist Jewish or Muslim secularist or believer he reveals that all traditions of thought spring from the same place & guides us to see past what divides us & discover the beauty of what we have in common. This book has resonance for all of us showing why eventually all different spiritual paths lead to the human heart. "A prophetic passionate & insightful book". (Karen Armstrong " Financial Times"). Tariq Ramadan is Professor of Contemporary Islamic Studies at the Faculty of Oriental Studies & St Antonys College (University of Oxford). He is the Director of the Centre for Islamic Legislation & Ethics (Doha). He is the author of " The Quest for Meaning" & " The Messenger" & has been described as one of the most important innovators for the twenty-first century by " Time" magazine."