An accessible and incredibly insightful read 100% on this topic is "Power, Sex, Suicide: Mitochondria and the Meaning of Life"- despite the flashy title a thorough scientific read and analysis, working through various possible arguments and teaching fundamentals along the way.
My favourite book I read in the past five years or so
My favourite book I read in the past five years or so
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power,_Sex,_Suicide