The Surd Of Metaphysics

""The Surd of Metaphysics"" is a philosophical inquiry written by Paul Carus in 1903. The book is focused on the question of whether there are things-in-themselves, which is a central topic in metaphysics. Carus explores this question by examining various philosophical theories and arguments, including those of Immanuel Kant, Arthur Schopenhauer, and Friedrich Nietzsche. He also considers the views of contemporary philosophers and scientists, such as Ernst Mach and Albert Einstein. Throughout the book, Carus argues that the concept of things-in-themselves is a ""surd"" or an unknowable mystery that cannot be grasped by human understanding. He suggests that our knowledge of the world is limited to our perceptions and experiences, and that we can only speculate about the nature of reality beyond those experiences. ""The Surd of Metaphysics"" is a complex and thought-provoking work that continues to be studied and debated by philosophers today.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.