"Ethics and Modern Thought: A Theory of Their Relations" by Rudolf Eucken explores the intricate relationship between ethical principles and contemporary philosophical ideas. Eucken, a prominent philosopher, delves into how modern thought has shaped our understanding of ethics, emphasizing the need for a moral framework in an increasingly complex world. He argues that ethical considerations are essential for the development of a just society, and that philosophy must engage with ethical is...

In "Life's Basis and Life's Ideal: The Fundamentals of a New Philosophy of Life," Rudolf Eucken articulates a profound exploration of existential philosophy, weaving together the strands of idealism, spirituality, and pragmatism. Eucken's literary style is both contemplative and assertive, inviting readers to delve into the intricacies of life's purpose and the human experience. Set against the backdrop of late 19th and early 20th-century philosophical thought, this work challenges the pre...

Explore the intersection of philosophy, morality, and contemporary society with Rudolf Eucken in Ethics and Modern Thought: A Theory of Their Relations, an audiobook that examines how ethical principles relate to modern intellectual, social, and cultural developments. Eucken’s analysis offers listeners a rigorous and insightful exploration of how moral philosophy shapes, and is shaped by, modern ideas and challenges.The audiobook delves into the co...

In "Life's Basis and Life's Ideal: The Fundamentals of a New Philosophy of Life," Rudolf Eucken presents a profound exploration of human existence, adopting a philosophical style that fuses idealism with a pragmatic focus on life's purpose. Written in the early 20th century, the book emerges amid the backdrop of existential and metaphysical inquiry, challenging readers to investigate the deeper meanings of life beyond materialism. Eucken's work articulates a system of thought that emphasiz...

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An exploration of ethical values in relation to modern philosophy, culture, and spiritual life, emphasizing moral idealism.

With the consent of the author the title “Life’s Basis and Life’s Ideal” has been adopted for this translation of “Die Grundlinien einer neuen Lebensanschauung,” with the hope that thereby the purpose of the work will be more directly indicated than by a literal translation of the German title. It is hoped, further, that the title adopted will make an appeal to the general reading public. To make such an appeal is not the desire of every writer on philosophical subjects: but in the present...

Ethics and Modern ThoughtA Theory of Their RelationsThe Deem LecturesDelivered in 1913 at New York UniversityPREFACEThese lectures, delivered at New York University from February 20th till March 1, 1913, appeal less to students and philosophers than to the cultured public at large. I take this opportunity of expressing my sincere gratitude to the New York University, and especially to Chancellor Elmer E. Brown, for all the kindness and interest shown t...

There are few circumstances among those which make up the present condition of human knowledge, more unlike what might have been expected, or more significant of the backward state in which speculation on the most important subjects still lingers, than the little progress which has been made in the decision of the controversy respecting the criterion of right and wrong. From the dawn of philosophy, the question concerning the summum bonum, or, what is the same thing, concerning the foundat...

Human All Too Human is a collection of aphorisms shedding light on human psychology. The nine sections of this book all attempt at re-organizing and challenging some of our most deep-rooted cultural ideas. The book signals a major change in style and content as compared to previous works by Nietzsche.

In "The Hidden Power, and Other Papers upon Mental Science," T. Troward presents a profound exploration of the principles underlying mental science, emphasizing the transformative power of thought. The book is crafted through a series of essays that merge philosophical inquiry with practical applications, revealing how one's mental state can influence external realities. Written in the early 20th century, Troward's work is situated within the New Thought movement, which sought to unveil th...