Paul Carus

Here is the evolution of man through the eyes of Dr. Carus. Opening with a chapter on divinity, he then charts the rise of man: "Anthropoid Apes," "Primitive Man," "Neanderthal Man," as well as further sections on civilization, race, and a Darwinian chapter entitled, "The Triumph of the Best."

This 1914 book is a survey of Nietzsche's views on topics such as valuation, individualism, and ego-sovereignty. Carus also gathers biographical information from Nietzsche's close friend Paul Deussen and presents them alongside chapters on those with whom Nietzsche worked most closely.

The History of the Devil (1900) is a philosophical study by Paul Carus. A lifelong Monist, Carus sought to apply a scientific analysis to the principles of humanity's religions. Credited with bridging the gap between, Eastern and Western beliefs, Carus believed that the dualism rampant in the West could be, replaced in order to establish a more equitable world, where difference and diversity would be accepted and nurtured, rather than suppressed....

In this 1908 work for believers and skeptics alike, the distinguished theologian discusses the human relationship to the concept of God. He invokes the need for traditionalists to make room for interpretation, asserts the selfishness of belief in an eternal soul, and considers whether Christian theists are really pagans.

With the popularization of Albert Einstein's Principle of Relativity, many were questioning how such statements as "a clock will strike the hour later or sooner according to the point of view from which it is watched" were possible. Carus attempts to explain the Principle through these essays, including "On The Absolute," "Tricks of Cognition," "Objectivity," and more.

A pioneer in the promotion of interfaith dialogue, Paul Carus (1852–1919) was a highly regarded writer on philosophy and comparative religion and a major influence in introducing Buddhist and other Eastern ideas to the West. The History of the Devil is his magnum opus, exploring the evolution of the idea of evil and the concept of Satan from antiquity to modern times. Carus follows the devil around the world, highlighting satanic manifestations...

Paul Carus (1852-1919) was a scholar, translator, and researcher into comparative religion. He was a prolific author, producing works on philosophy, mathematics, and science as well as translations of major Chinese and Japanese spiritual classics. Carus was a pioneer in the promotion of inter-religious dialogue and was a speaker at the World Parliament of Religions held in Chicago, in 1893. Although he refused to ally himself with a specific religious...

Originally published in 1894, The Gospel of the Buddha is one of the earliest translations of Buddhist literature into English. Carus compiles key passages from original texts, presenting an invaluable overview of the life and teachings of the Buddha. Many Westerners got their first introduction to Buddhism through texts such as these.