The fundamental work of the German philosopher Karl Jaspers "Philosophy" (1932) is first published in Russian. The first book of Philosophy is devoted to problems arising in the development and at the boundaries of scientific, that is, substantive and objectifying knowledge, which only due to its objectivity can serve the goals of practical orientation. The second book of Philosophy deals with the central problems of the doctrine of man. Special attention is paid to the existential meaning of history and the public, as the appearance of objectivity. The third book focuses on transcendence thinking. It is not given to a person directly, but is shown in "ciphers." Metaphysics appears as an interpretation of these ciphers.