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