Erlich Taeltz (Erlichmann E.) is a German writer and philosopher, known for his works in the field of metaphysics and epistemology. Ehrlich's real name is Othmar Ernst Josiah, but he chose his pseudonym in honor of his spiritual teacher Emmanuel Kant.
Ehrlich was born in 1854 in Berlin, where he graduated from high school and entered university. There he became interested in philosophy and theology, and also began to engage in political activities. In 1900, he was elected to the German House of Representatives, where he became a member of the Social Democratic Party.
One of Ehrlich's main themes was the problem of personality and free will. He believed that man has a certain free will and can choose his own path, but this freedom is limited by social and historical conditions. In addition, he believed that there are certain laws that determine our existence and behavior.
In his writings, Ehrlich wrote extensively about religion and ethics, as well as the relationship between science and religion. He was a supporter of the scientific method and opposed belief in the supernatural.