Outlines of Ecclesiastes

I. Problem stated: “All is vanity,” Chapter 1:1-3
II. Experiment made, Chapters 1:4 — 12:12
Seeking satisfaction in the following:
A. Science (the laws of nature), Chapter 1:4-11
B. Wisdom and philosophy, Chapter 1:12-18
C. Pleasure, Chapter 2:1-11
D. Materialism (living for the “now”), Chapter 2:12-26
E. Fatalism, Chapter 3:1-15
F. Egoism, Chapters 3:16 — 4:16
G. Religion, Chapter 5:1-8
H. Wealth, Chapters 5:9 — 6:12
I. Morality (the “good life”), Chapters 7:1 — 12:12
III. Result of experiment, Chapter 12:13, 14