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The Essence of Christianity
Book • 1956
Ludwig Feuerbach's "The Essence of Christianity," published in 1841, is a significant work in the philosophy of religion.
Feuerbach argues that religious beliefs are projections of human nature and desires onto a supernatural being.
He critiques traditional theology, suggesting that God is a human creation rather than a transcendent entity.
Feuerbach's work influenced Karl Marx and other thinkers, contributing to the development of secular humanist thought.
His critique of religion as an alienation of human essence has had a lasting impact on philosophical and theological discussions.
The book remains a key text in understanding the relationship between religion, philosophy, and human experience.
Feuerbach argues that religious beliefs are projections of human nature and desires onto a supernatural being.
He critiques traditional theology, suggesting that God is a human creation rather than a transcendent entity.
Feuerbach's work influenced Karl Marx and other thinkers, contributing to the development of secular humanist thought.
His critique of religion as an alienation of human essence has had a lasting impact on philosophical and theological discussions.
The book remains a key text in understanding the relationship between religion, philosophy, and human experience.
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Mentioned in 6 episodes
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Stephen West as the author of "The Essence of Christianity", whose quote serves as an epigraph for the discussed book.
Stephen West as the author of "The Essence of Christianity", whose quote serves as an epigraph for the discussed book.
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Episode #171 ... Guy Debord - The Society of the Spectacle
Referenced as a book that makes the famous reversal, saying when we think about God, we're doing anthropology.
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How to Live like William Blake!
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Wes Alwyn as the author of "Essence of Christianity", which the podcast briefly discusses.
Wes Alwyn as the author of "Essence of Christianity", which the podcast briefly discusses.
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Ep. 356: Feuerbach Against Theology (Part Two)
Mentioned by the podcast hosts as a text they read for their discussion.
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Ep. 356: Feuerbach Against Theology (Part One)
