He tries scientific discovery (1:10-11), wisdom and philosophy (1:13-18), mirth (2:1), alcohol (2:3), architecture (2:4), property (2:7-8), and luxury (2:8). The Preacher turned his mind towards different philosophies to find meaning, such as materialism (2:19-20), and even moral codes (including chapters 8-9).
Anajaribu ugunduzi wa kisayansi (1: 10-11)., hekima na falsafa (1: 13-18), furaha/kicheko (2: 1), pombe (2: 3), usanifu (2: 4), mali (2: 7-8), na anasa (2: 8). Mhubiri aligeuza mawazo yake kuelekea falsafa mbalimbali kupata maana, kama vile uyakinifu (2: 19-20), na hata kanuni za maadili (ikiwa ni pamoja na sura 8-9).