Explore the profound depths of human existence with Rudolf Eucken's "Life's Basis and Life's Ideal: The Fundamentals of a New Philosophy of Life." This seminal work delves into the core principles of ontology, presenting a detailed exploration of life's purpose and the foundations of being. Eucken, a renowned philosopher, meticulously crafts a humanist perspective, challenging readers to contemplate the ethical and ideal dimensions of their lives. This book tackles fundamental questions about existence, delving into metaphysics and offering a general philosophical framework for understanding the world. Eucken's exploration of idealism provides a compelling vision for navigating the complexities of human experience. "Life's Basis and Life's Ideal" remains a relevant and thought-provoking contribution to the philosophy of life, offering enduring insights into the very nature of our being and the pursuit of a meaningful existence.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.