John Fiske's Outlines of Cosmic Philosophy is a sweeping and ambitious work that offers readers a comprehensive overview of the major theories and ideas that have shaped our understanding of the universe. Drawing on insights from astronomy, physics, and philosophy, Fiske offers a compelling vision of the cosmic order and our place within it. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the intersections between science and philosophy. 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.