Emanuel Rádl (1873–1942) was originally a natural scientist who later became a professor of philosophy and history of science at Charles University. He gained fame primarily for his work "History of Biological Theories of Modern Times." Influenced by T. G. Masaryk, he increasingly turned to philosophy, becoming a prominent figure in Czech cultural and political thought. His efforts to critically reflect on and re-evaluate the Czech realist tradition led to an ambitious attempt to revise European philosophical tradition originating from antiquity. Rádl viewed philosophy as a path to engaged participation in society, requiring a radical transformation of personal orientation leading to world reform. A democratic socialist, he sharply criticized the nationality policy of the new Czechoslovakia and advocated for the rights of Germans. He also critiqued modern superstitions, occultism, and spiritualism, and analyzed contemporary educational reform projects. Rádl participated in international congresses, presiding over a significant world philosophical congress in Prague in 1934. Following a serious illness that removed him from public life, he died in isolation. His philosophical legacy is the book "Consolation from Philosophy."