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Ludwig feuerbach 1804 1872, translated by george eliot 1819 1880. Discussion of themes and motifs in ludwig feuerbach s the essence of christianity. Feuerbach explores his own notion that christianity, as religion, grew quite. In the essence of christianitythis is the classic 1853 translation of the 1841 german originalfeuerbach discusses the true or anthropological root of religion, exploring how everything from the nature of god to the mysteries of mysticism and prayer can be viewed through such a prism. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the essence of christianity. The essence of christianity download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl. The essence of christianity is a philosophy book, not a theology book.
In the book, the christian religion is broken down piece by piece both in practice and theology, as it is revealed to be built upon human aspirations and the individuals exaltation of the species. Dec 01, 2008 in the essence of christianity this is the classic 1853 translation of the 1841 german original feuerbach discusses the true or anthropological root of religion, exploring how everything from the nature of god to the mysteries of mysticism and prayer can be viewed through such a prism. Combined with his numerous other writings, the essence of christianity contributed to the. Its author, to marxs mind, successfully criticized hegel, an idealist who believed that matter or existence was inferior to and dependent upon mind or spirit, from the opposite, or materialist, standpoint, showing how the absolute spirit was a. Feuerbach shows how people put their best ideas into christianity. The essence of christianity ebook by ludwig feuerbach. His argument is that god is a natural projection of man to explain the unexplainable. In the tradition of thinkers like feuerbach, harnack, and guardini, forte restates what is unique, reliable, and universal about christianity for our current age. The essence of christianity 9780486454214 by ludwig feuerbach.
The essence of christianity is a book by ludwig feuerbach first published in 1841. The essence of christianity ludwig feuerbach 1804 1872, translated by george eliot 1819 1880 taking issue with hegels sense that god, as logos, is somehow central to all that is, feuerbach explores his own notion that christianity, as religion, grew quite naturally from ordinary human observation. Introduction from the fiery brook, remainder from the essence of christianity. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Cambridge core history of philosophy the essence of christianity by ludwig feuerbach.
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The essence of christianity dover philosophical classics. Using biblical references, dialectics, and ideas from some of the worlds greatest thinkers, he confronts believers with his cogent explanation. Its full of spelling errors, which makes it pretty difficult to use as a reference for university work. One of the more difficult books ive ever read, but filled with great ideas. In this spiritually and intellectually wise book bruno forte upholds the essence the heart and meaning of christianity despite the claims of the contemporary world.
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