This annotated facsimile edition of I Am by F.C. Constable strives to introduce modern readers to an accomplished writer of the past. Constable was an early twentieth-century British lawyer and author who wrote both philosophical works and science fiction novels. This book examines the renowned German philosopher Immanuel Kant's perspectives on metaphysics and spirituality. God, immortality, and the concepts of space and time are discussed throughout. Constable, like Kant, argues that the author's main point is that there are contradictions in people's lives due to outdated doctrines. According to Constable, it was Kant's most famous work, The Critiques of Pure Reason, that helped get rid of these contradictions.

Overall, this is a deeply thought-provoking book that may be daunting to readers at first. It was created for those interested in deep philosophical ponderings rather than those who only dabble in the subject. In essence, this is one man effectively analyzing another man's thoughts and opinions about science and God—two subjects that have been around for centuries. Constable does his best to explain Kant's philosophical views, while also using other philosophers of the time, such as David Hume, as examples. This is not a book for leisure reading. It is intended to be read meditatively, and probably more than once, in order to get the most out of it. To gain a better understanding, readers will likely wish to take notes and look up more information on the subject matter. While originally published nearly one hundred years ago about a subject which dates back to the Age of Enlightenment, this book still feels fresh.

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