The Problem of Human Life: As Viewed by the Great Thinkers from Plato to the Present Time, written by Rudolf Eucken, is a comprehensive exploration of the philosophical and existential questions surrounding human life. Eucken examines the perspectives of some of the greatest thinkers throughout history, including Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Kant, Hegel, Nietzsche, and many others.The book is divided into three parts. The first part focuses on the nature of human life, examining questions such as what it means to be human, ...
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The Problem of Human Life: As Viewed by the Great Thinkers from Plato to the Present Time, written by Rudolf Eucken, is a comprehensive exploration of the philosophical and existential questions surrounding human life. Eucken examines the perspectives of some of the greatest thinkers throughout history, including Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Kant, Hegel, Nietzsche, and many others.The book is divided into three parts. The first part focuses on the nature of human life, examining questions such as what it means to be human, the relationship between body and soul, and the role of reason in human existence. The second part delves into the problem of evil, exploring the existence of suffering and the question of whether there is a purpose to it. The final part of the book focuses on the meaning of life, examining various answers to the question of what makes life worth living.Throughout the book, Eucken provides a critical analysis of the ideas of each philosopher, highlighting both their strengths and weaknesses. He also offers his own insights and perspectives on the questions at hand, drawing on his own philosophical background.Overall, The Problem of Human Life is a thought-provoking and informative exploration of the most fundamental questions of human existence. It is a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy, ethics, or existentialism.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1910 Edition.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.
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