Paul Carus

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.

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.

This 1913 work on the philosophy of science covers a wide range of topics, including "Mechanicalism and Teleology," "Time and Space," "Man's Divinity," "Mark Twain's Philosophy," "La Mettrie's View of Man as a Machine." Carus's study of the subject from both scientific and theistic perspectives is fair and absorbing.

This engrossing comparative study of Buddhism and Christianity seeks to illuminate some similarities and differences of two religions that share important fundamental aspects. With chapters on the origin, philosophy, and basic concepts of Buddhism, and on Christian critiques of Buddhism, this volume is an indispensable resource for the student of religion.

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.

Samson's superhuman strength allowed him to slay a lion and take on an entire army-this power was God-given but also caused much suffering. In this volume Carus examines the problems inherent in the Samson story, he studies the historical and biblical accounts of Samson's life, as well as the myths accompanying them.

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...