Ludwig Feuerbach
Philosopher and anthropologist on religion
Born
July 28th, 1804
220 years ago
Died
September 13th, 1872
152 years ago — 68 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Germany
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Contributed significantly to philosophy and anthropology. Emphasized the importance of human experience and materialism over idealism. Wrote the influential work "The Essence of Christianity," which critiqued traditional religious beliefs and focused on human nature in relation to God. Explored themes of love, consciousness, and the essence of humanity, stressing the role of sensory experience in understanding the world. His ideas influenced later thinkers and movements, particularly in the fields of existentialism and Marxism.
Authored 'The Essence of Christianity'
Critiqued theological concepts
Influenced existentialist thought
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