The Tree In The Midst: A Contribution To The Study Of Freedom (1904)

""The Tree In The Midst: A Contribution To The Study Of Freedom"" is a philosophical book written by Greville Macdonald and published in 1904. The book explores the concept of freedom and its relationship to human consciousness and the natural world. Macdonald argues that freedom is not simply a political or legal concept, but rather a fundamental aspect of human existence that is intimately connected to the natural world. He uses the metaphor of a tree in the midst of a forest to illustrate his ideas, suggesting that just as a tree must be rooted in the earth to grow, human freedom must be rooted in a deep understanding of the natural world. Throughout the book, Macdonald draws on a wide range of philosophical and scientific sources to support his arguments, including the works of Immanuel Kant, Friedrich Nietzsche, and Charles Darwin. ""The Tree In The Midst"" is a thought-provoking work that challenges readers to reconsider their understanding of freedom and its place in the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.