Quick Facts About Ludwig Feuerbach
- Born
- July 28, 1804
- Died
- September 13, 1872
- Nationality
- Kingdom of Bavaria
- Profession
- Anthropologist
- Notable works
- Essence of Christianity
- Known for
- The Essence of Christianity, Thoughts on Death and Immortality
- Spouse
- Bertha Löw
About Ludwig 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. His thought served as a critical bridge between the philosophy of Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel and that of Karl Marx.
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