Fundamental Problems: The Method of Philosophy as a Systematic Arrangement of Knowledge (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Paul Carus

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0666714126 ISBN 13: 9780666714121

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore a bold, systematic vision of philosophy built on positive facts and practical ethics.

This edition presents Paul Carus’s approach to turning philosophy into a useful guide for reasoning, conduct, and social progress. It argues that philosophy should ground our worldviews and actions, not float in abstract speculation.

The book reframes longstanding questions by uniting radical freethought with a respectful link to the past. It challenges nihilistic trends while proposing a constructive, humanitarian ethic. The text connects logic, science, and morality to show how our deepest beliefs shape nations, cultures, and everyday life.
What you’ll experience

• Clear explanations of how philosophy relates to science, religion, and society
• A framework for ethical conduct rooted in reason and universal values
• Discussion of monism, causality, and the role of ideals in human progress
• Historical context and critical responses that illuminate ongoing debates

Ideal for readers curious about a practical, historically informed approach to philosophy and ethics.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0666714126
• ISBN 13: 9780666714121
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 390