I. The Goal of Knowledge 1 This chapter was moved to 'Appendix II' by Rudolf Steiner for the second edition of 1918 in a slightly revised form.

How philosophy, as an art, is related to freedom; what freedom is; and whether we do, or can, participate in it—these are the principle problems of my book. All other scientific discussions are put in only because they ultimately throw light on these questions which are, in my opinion, the most intimate that concern mankind. These pages offer a “Philosophy of Freedom”.