Ludwig Andreas Feuerbach

Ludwig Andreas Feuerbach

Ludwig Andreas Feuerbach was a German philosopher and anthropologist who was a leading figure among the Young Hegelians. He is best known for his 1841 book, The Essence of Christianity, which argued that God is a projection of the essential attributes of humanity. His critique of religion formed the basis for his advocacy of atheism, materialism, and sensualism.

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1804 – 1872
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Born in
Landshut
Educated at
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-NürnbergHeidelberg University

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  • 1804

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  • 1872

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