Sir John's Vision

In 2017, the year marking the 105th anniversary of the birth of Sir John Templeton, a group of scientists, scholars, and advisors who knew him personally gathered in Lyford Cay in the Bahamas. Their purpose: to discuss how the Foundation that bears his name could best extend his philanthropic vision into the twenty-first century. This volume is a result of that meetinga collection of thirteen essays written by experts in fields that most fascinated Sir John. The contributors assess the Foundations fidelity to its founders intent, chart promising avenues for future grantmaking, and champion Sir Johns contrarian mission of unlocking lifes deepest mysteries. The members of the John Templeton Foundation are the custodians of Sir Johns visionbold in its aspiration; humble in its approachcharged with using the tools of science to advance the frontiers of the spirit. May the essays collected here serve as inspiration as we carry that vision forward.