You will find herein six essays that will be of great interest we believe, to many people. Written by the leading minds of their time, with topics that vary in matter, from philosophy to theology and all of the in between. Allow us to apologize however, for although the essays are short, they are not necessarily considered light reading. Written with the purpose to evoke intellectual consideration, you will delight in their intense delivery. The selections of the authors were based on the topic presented; the author's political, social or religious beliefs or circumstances were not considered. Although there may be authors with somewhat of a controversial history, you will nevertheless find the essays delightfully intellectual. The essays originally were published in the year 1905.