With the glorification of the intellect he has no sympathy, for he feels there is something higher and more valuable in life than thought--and that is action.
These are the main points of criticism that have been raised--the reader must judge for himself how seriously they should be regarded.

But before arriving at a final opinion he must think again of the contributions Eucken has indubitably made to philosophy and religion, of which we shall again in brief remind him.
He has given us a striking examination of the various theories of life, and has ably demonstrated their inadequacy.

He has displayed great scholarship in his search for the ultimate reality.

He has found this reality in the universal life, and has urged the need for a break with the natural world in order to enter upon a higher life.

He has traced the progress of the spiritual life, and has given us ultimately a bold vindication of human personality and of the freedom of the spiritual being.
He has raised philosophy from being mere discussions concerning abstract theories to a discussion of life itself.