What is the Devil?And where did the idea of its existence come from?From ancient Egyptian religions to Judaism, Hinduism to Buddhism, Christianity to Islam, as well as many more, Carus analyses each religion in turn to expose their views of the devil and where those views came from.He takes the reader from five thousand years ago through to near the present day to give a wide overview of changing views on good and evil and how different civilisations created varying...

This is the extended edition including * an extensive annotation of more than 10.000 words about the history and basics of Buddhism In this book Paul Carus compiles the fundamental teachings of the Buddha: the four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, and Buddha's sermons and advice to his disciples. In this reading, Buddha explains how nirvana can result from the discipline of the Noble Eightfold Path. In his teachings, Buddha did not claim divine authority, instead he emphasizes that each p...

Edition Complète de " L'évangile du Bouddha - Intégrale - Paul Carus ", entièrement relu, revu et corrigé avec mise en page étudiée et table des Matières pour navigation aisée.L’Évangile du Bouddha est paru en 1894. Il prend pour modèle le Nouveau Testament et relate l’histoire du Bouddha par le biais de paraboles.Il fut un instrument important dans l’introduction du bouddhisme en Occident et est utilisé comme outil d’enseignement par certaines se...

My dear children, do not blame others for your lack of success. Seek the cause of your ills in yourselves. Unless you are blinded by vanity you will discover your fault, and having discovered it you will see the way out of it. The remedy for your ills, too, lies in yourselves. Never let your mental eyes be covered by the dust of selfishness, and remember the words which have proved a talisman in my life: ' Who injureth others, Himself hurteth sore. Who others assisteth, Himself helpeth mor...

In "Die Geschichte des Teufels" entfaltet Paul Carus eine facettenreiche Analyse der kulturellen und historisch-philosophischen Vorstellungen des Teufels. Das Werk reflektiert nicht nur mythologische Traditionen, sondern auch die Entwicklung des Teufelsbegriffs in verschiedenen Religionen und Gesellschaften. Carus nutzt einen klaren und analytischen Stil, um den Leser durch historische Narrative und theologischen Diskurs zu führen, wodurch sich das Buch als besinnliches und erkenntnisreich...

First published in 1907, "Chinese Occultism" is an extended excerpt from a collection of essays by Paul Carus on Chinese topics.Carus discusses the I Ching and other methods of divination, the five Chinese elements (water, fire, wood, metal and earth); the Chinese Zodiac, Fung-shui, the Lo-pan, the Chinese invention of the magnetic compass, and the personification of constellations. He gives ancient near eastern parallels, and proposes a speculative diffusionist thesis for some asp...

Buddhism, like Christianity, is split up into innumerable sects, and these sects not infrequently cling to their sectarian tenets as being the main and most indispensable features of their religion. The present book follows none of the sectarian doctrines, but takes an ideal position upon which all true Buddhists may stand as upon common ground. Thus the arrangement into a harmonious and systematic form is the main original feature of this Gospel of Buddha. Considering the bulk of the vari...

A perfect crystal is rare; so the perfectly normal man is an exception; yet for all that he is a better representative of the ideal of his type than the average. Nietzsche was most assuredly very ingenious; he was unusually talented but he was not a genius in the full sense of the word. He was abnormal, titanic in his pretensions and aims, and erratic. Breaking down under the burden of his own thought, he ended his tragical career in an insane asylum…

"The Venus of Milo: An Archaeological Study of the Goddess of Womanhood" by Paul Carus delves into the significance of the iconic statue, exploring its historical context and artistic merit. Carus examines the cultural implications of the Venus figure, representing beauty, femininity, and the divine. Through a detailed analysis, he highlights how the statue has influenced perceptions of womanhood throughout history, serving as a symbol of idealized beauty and grace. The book invites reader...

"Nietzsche and Other Exponents of Individualism" by Paul Carus explores the philosophical underpinnings of individualism as articulated by Friedrich Nietzsche and other thinkers. Carus delves into Nietzsche's critique of traditional morality and his advocacy for the creation of one's own values. The book examines how individualism manifests in various forms and its implications for personal freedom and societal structures. Carus presents a compelling argument for the importance of self-cre...

This booklet needs no preface for those who are familiar with the sacred books of Buddhism, which have been made accessible to the Western world by the indefatigable zeal and industry of scholars like Beal, Bigandet, Buehler, Burnouf, Childers, Alexander Csoma, Rhys Davids, Dutoit, Eitel, Fausboell, Foucaux, Francke, Edmund Hardy, Spence Hardy, Hodgson, Charles R. Lanmann, F. Max Mueller, Karl Eugen Neumann, Oldenberg, Pischel, Schiefner, Senart, Seidenstuecker, Bhikkhu Nyanatiloka, D. M. ...

In "The Buddha," Paul Carus delves into the life and teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, exploring the philosophical and spiritual underpinnings of Buddhism. Carus employs a clear and accessible literary style, blending scholarly rigor with an engaging narrative that seeks to demystify the core tenets of Buddhism for a Western audience. The book is situated within the context of early 20th-century interest in Eastern philosophies, reflecting the growing fascination with non-Western spiritual ...