TITLE : The Point of View in the Work of Paul Carus AUTHOR : Paul Carus, edited by Catherine Cook FORMAT : Hardback Book PUBLISHER : The Open Court Publishing Company (Lakeside Press) DATE : 1927 About 5 1/4" x 7 1/4" 212 Gilt cover, spine, top edge. Uncut Pages.
Paul Carus, Ph.D. (18 July 1852 – 11 February 1919) was a German-American author, editor, a student of comparative religion, and professor of philosophy.
Carus considered himself a theologian rather than philosopher. He is proposed to be a pioneer in the promotion of interfaith dialogue. He explored the relationship of science and religion, and was instrumental in introducing Eastern traditions and ideas to the West. He was a key figure in the introduction of Buddhism, to the West.