Philosophy of the Universe

This edition is dedicated to Konstantin Eduardovich Tsiolkovsky (1857–1935) – a great Russian scientist, philosopher, and educator, the founder of theoretical astronautics, and an outstanding representative of the philosophy of cosmism. Tsiolkovsky himself considered philosophical inquiries to be the highest achievement of his life. The scientist's reflections on the Universe, Cosmos, First Cause, and the interrelationship between humans and the cosmic phenomena surrounding them provide answers to many fundamental questions of existence. The essence of K. E. Tsiolkovsky's philosophy – complex, often controversial, but having an enormous influence on the development of human civilization – is revealed in essays and articles from various years published in our edition.