Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. The essence of christianity paperback march 26, 2016. Ludwig feuerbach was a german philosopher and anthropologist of the 19th century who published the essence of christianity in 1841. Oct 02, 2014 the essence of christianity by ludwig feuerbach. He therefore does not contend with many of the main tenants of lutheranism as they apply to the anthropological essence of religion. Buy the essence of christianity by feuerbach, ludwig, eliot, george isbn. 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. The essence of christianity great books in philosophy ludwig feuerbach i do not generate the object from the thought, but the thought from the object. Librivox recording of the essence of christianity, by ludwig feuerbach. The essence of christianity ludwig feuerbach download bok. Feuerbachs endeavor with this work was to wholly humanize theology. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the essence of christianity.
Originally published in 1845, this concise critique formed the basis of thirty later lectures delivered in 1848 by ludwig feuerbach, one of germanys most influential humanist philosophers. German philosopher ludwig feuerbach the essence of christianity, 1841 in the 19th century. 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 dover philosophical classics. The essence of christianity by ludwig feuerbach books on. Combined with his numerous other writings, the essence of christianity contributed to the development of dialectical materialism. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
The book is often considered a classic of humanism and the authors magnum opus. The essence of christianity by ludwig feuerbach alibris. Other articles where the essence of christianity is discussed. However analogously with the dice when you strike 6 nearly every time, you will be convinced that the dice are loaded. See all books authored by ludwig feuerbach, including the essence of christianity, and the world treasury of modern religious thought, and more on. Famed german philosopher ludwig feuerbach explores the answer in this, his most influential work, published in german in 1841 and translated by celebrated english novelist george eliot. The essence of christianity by ludwig feuerbach free ebook. The essence of christianity by ludwig feuerbach and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
In his fairminded, densely written book, feuerbach argues that, in essence, theology is anthropology not in the narrow sense of anthropology as an academic study of human societies, but in a much broader sense. Basically feuerbach says that christianity love of christ should really be about love of man, and this is simply because. The essence of religion by ludwig feuerbach alibris. Ludwig feuerbach lectures on the essence of religion. Thomas aquinas, irenaeus, augustin among many others. 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. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. The essence of christianity by ludwig feuerbach loyal books. Ludwig feuerbach 18041872 was a highly respected nineteenthcentury philosopher who focused on the study of posthegelian philosophy, idealism, naturalism, materialism, and positivism. Ludwig feuerbach books list of books by author ludwig feuerbach. The essence of christianity by ludwig feuerbach is a book on the idea that god is a manmade creation and that there is no need for the divine in our daily lives. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. 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.
The essence of religion ludwig feuerbach halaman 5 with that part of a subject which has not been dealt with in other books, or at least not in a way that fully satisfies me. The essence of christianity by feuerbach, ludwig, 18041872. Ludwig andreas feuerbach stanford encyclopedia of philosophy. Although feuerbach is most often associated with the slogan underlying the essence of christianity, according to which theology is anthropology insofar as the predicates attributed by christians to god are in fact predicates of the human speciesessence, in a number of works on religion published in the 1840s and 1850s feuerbach. Feuerbach is the father of modern atheism, i enjoyed reading his book as a catholic myself. Page 385 jesus answered and said unto them, verily i say unto you, if ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Ludwig feuerbach 180472, the german philosopher and a founding member of the young hegelians, a group of radical thinkers influenced by g. The essence of christianity by ludwig feuerbach, paperback.
The same material is dealt with in feuerbachs book, essence of christianity, reproduced in full in this archive. The essence of christianity ebook written by ludwig feuerbach. Ludwig feuerbach books list of books by author ludwig. The essence of religion ludwig feuerbach halaman 2 written. Sep 22, 2016 listen to essence of christianity audiobook by ludwig feuerbach. The essence of christianity great books in philosophy. 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. Feuerbachs atheism is reflected in their socialist philosophies, and that humanized theologyessentially, a rational approach to understanding concepts of god and christianitygets its greatest exploration here. It was promoted in the early 20th century by george santayana, john dewey, and j. It explains feuerbachs philosophy and critique of religion.
The essence of christianity translated from the second german edition. See all 8 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Consequently my thinking is aphoristic, as my critics say, but aphoristic in a very. The essence of christianity by ludwig feuerbach is a book on the idea that god is a manmade creation and that there is no need for the divine in our. Feuerbach s book, the essence of christianity, is noted as an influential atheist text, and helped inspire the work of karl marx and friedrich engels. The essence of christianity great books in philosophy ludwig feuerbach i do not generate the object from the thought, but the thought from the object ludwig andreas feuerbach. Sep 12, 20 buy the essence of christianity by feuerbach, ludwig isbn. Listen to essence of christianity audiobook by ludwig feuerbach. Feuerbachs work has become a staple of humanism and had significant impact upon the wishfulfillment theory of sigmund freud, as well as the criticisms of religion put forward by friedrich engels and karl marx. The essence of christianity ludwig feuerbach download.
In the essence of religion feuerbach applied the analysis expounded in the essence of christianity 1841 to religion as a whole. The essence of christianity book by ludwig feuerbach. The essence of christianity work by feuerbach britannica. All the arguments and contradictions he uses against christianity have been dismissed centuries before his birth by the doctors of the church. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Feuerbach contends that religion is an expression of humanity, and that the collective potential for reason, affection, and will is the true essence of religion. Feuerbachs book, the essence of christianity, is noted as an influential atheist text, and helped inspire the work of karl marx and friedrich engels. Hegel 17701831, was an outspoken critic of religion, and the 1841 publication of this work established his reputation. 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.
Dec 01, 2008 buy the essence of christianity by feuerbach, ludwig, eliot, george isbn. Ludwig feuerbach author of the essence of christianity. Ludwig feuerbach 18041972, the immensely influential german philosopher of the 19th century, wrote his most important work the essence of christianity in 1841. It explains feuerbach s philosophy and critique of religion. Jun 07, 2011 2 citations from the essence of christianity refer to ludwig feuerbach, the essence of christianity, the library of religion and culture new york. The essence of christianity great books in philosophy by ludwig feuerbach and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. One of the more difficult books ive ever read, but filled with great ideas. Buy the essence of christianity by feuerbach, ludwig isbn. Using biblical references, dialectics, and ideas from some of the worlds greatest thinkers, he confronts believers with his cogent explanation. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study.
The essence of christianity dover philosophical classics feuerbach, ludwig on. The essence of christianity by ludwig feuerbach librarything. Listen to essence of christianity by ludwig feuerbach at. With one blow it pulverised the contradiction, in that without circumlocutions it placed materialism on the throne again. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact. Ludwig feuerbach 18041872 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.
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