Manfred S. Frings Books

Using posthumous manuscripts, the author shows that Scheler conceived the origin of time in the self-activating center of individual and universal life as threefold ‘absolute’ time of a four-dimensional expanse. This serves as a basis for establishing the phenomenon of objective time in multiple steps of constitutionality, including the physical field theory and theory of relativity.

This book is designed to fill a long-standing gap in the general literature of 20th century philosophy in that it offers a comprehensive view of the philosophy of Max Scheler (1874-1928) and opens up substantial discussions that have hitherto been largely overlooked. The book is solely based on the original texts of the German Collected Edition as well as posthumous and untranslated materials.

Focusing on social emotions, this book delves into the complexities of fellow-feeling, identity, love, and hatred. It examines how these emotions interconnect and their relationship to various values, offering a nuanced understanding of human connections and emotional experiences. Through its exploration, the work aims to illuminate the intricate web of feelings that shape our interactions and perceptions of one another.