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Paul Deussen’s The Elements of Metaphysics (translated into English by C. M. Duff) offers a systematic exposition of metaphysical thought, designed both for academic lectures and private study. A close associate of Arthur Schopenhauer and a noted scholar of Indian and Western philosophy, Deussen combines rigorous logical analysis with profound metaphysical inquiry. The book explores the fundamental principles of existence, knowledge, and reality, presenting a bridge between classical German idealism and broader philosophical traditions. Clear, structured, and deeply reflective, this work remains an important text for students and scholars interested in the foundations of metaphysics and the evolution of nineteenth-century philosophical thought.