I have looked at various philosophies and religions, though the latter not all that much, because I get only so far and reject their logic or their dogma. For example, when I was out in Berkely CA circa 1970, I was searching. In my curious way, right near my apartment near campus, a little storefront opened. The front window drew me in because it looked like it was offering some answers. What it was was one of the first fledgling Scientology's outreach. This nice young woman started talking to me and asking a few friendly questions. She asked if I wanted a quick analysis. When the process started I immediately chuckled to myself. I had to hold on to two painted soup cans hooked up to a volt meter. I played along and her analysis required me to take the next step and buy a book. The next analysis of course, would not be free, and there would be more books to buy. Oh, I was a stoner for sure, but I wasn't stupid. (see also, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWdYwyorU-w