Fundamental Problems - Paul Carus - Bog

Fundamental Problems: The Method of Philosophy as a Systematic Arrangement of Knowledge is a philosophical book written by Paul Carus. The book explores the fundamental problems of philosophy and presents a systematic arrangement of knowledge. Carus argues that philosophy is not just a collection of abstract ideas but a practical discipline that helps us understand the world around us. The book is divided into three parts: the first part deals with the nature of knowledge, the second part with the nature of reality, and the third part with the nature of ethics. Carus draws on ideas from various philosophical traditions, including Kant, Hegel, and Nietzsche, to provide a comprehensive and accessible overview of the subject. The book is aimed at students of philosophy and anyone interested in understanding the fundamental problems of human existence. Overall, Fundamental Problems is a thought-provoking and insightful work that challenges readers to think deeply about the nature of reality, knowledge, and ethics.1891. Carus, an independent philosopher who studied and published on Eastern and Western philosophy, was instrumental in raising Western awareness of Buddhism at the turn of the century. Carus writes in the Preface that: The view here presented, in spite of all our differences with Kant, may be considered as the natural outcome of Kant's philosophy. The view here presented unites two qualities which may appear contradictory at first sight. It is radical, and at the same time conservative...and, Our fundamental conceptions of world and life, therefore, for practical purposes, for our individual welfare, for the destiny of our nation and for that of humanity, are of greatest importance. On the philosophy of our age depends the health of our religious, our scientific, our industrial, our mercantile, our political and our social development. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.