Ludwig Feuerbach's departure from the traditional philosophy of Hegel opened a door for generations of radical philosophical thinkers, foremost among them the young Karl Marx. Indeed, much of early Marx is unintelligible without reference to certain fundamental Feuerbachian texts. The selections in this volume, few of them available in translation elsewhere, reveal Feuerbach's fundamental criticisms of the 'old philosophy' of Hegel and advance his own humanistic thought, grounded in life and sensuality. The reader can readily grasp the liberating influence of this unjustly neglected philosopher.
Never translated before, 'Thoughts on Death and Immortality' was the first published work of Ludwig Feuerbach (1804-1872). The scandal created by portrayal of Christianity as an egoistic and inhumane religion cost the young Hegelian his job and, to some extent, his career. Joining philosophical argument to epigram, lyric, and satire, the work has three central arguments: first, a straightforward denial of the Christian belief in personal immortality; second, a plea for recognition of the inexhaustible quality of the only life we have; and third, a derisive assault on the posturings and hypocrisies of the professional theologians of nineteenth-century Germany.
The Essential Nature of Man The Essence of Religion Considered Generally THE TRUE OR ANTHROPOLOGICAL ESSENCE OF RELIGION. God as a Being of the Understanding God as a Moral Being or Law The Mystery of the Incarnation; or, God as Love, as a Being of the Heart The Mystery of the Suffering God The Mystery of the Trinity and the Mother of God The Mystery of the Logos and Divine Image The Mystery of the Cosmogonical Principle in God The Mystery of Mysticism, or of Nature in God The Mystery of Providence and Creation out of Nothing The Significance of the Creation in Judaism The Omnipotence of Feeling, or the Mystery of Prayer The Mystery of Faith—The Mystery of Miracle The Mystery of the Resurrection and of the Miraculous Conception The Mystery of the Christian Christ, or the Personal God The Distinction between Christianity and Heathenism The Significance of Voluntary Celibacy and Monachism The Christian Heaven, or Personal Immortality THE FALSE OR THEOLOGICAL ESSENCE OF RELIGION.
This book, translated for the first time into English, presents the major statement of the philosophy of Ludwig Feuerbach. Here, in his most systematic work, Feuerbach's thought on religion and on the philosophy of nature achieves its full maturity. Central to the thought of Feuerbach is the concept that man not God is the creator, that divinities are representations of man's innermost feelings and ideas. Philosophy should turn from theology and speculative rationalism to sound factual anthropology. "My aim in these Lectures," writes Feuerbach, "is to transform friends of God into friends of man, believers into thinkers, worshippers into workers, candidates for the other world into students of this world, Christians, who on their own confession are half-animal and half-angel, into men--whole men.
A New 2023 translation into English from the original manuscript, with an introduction, glossary of Feuerbachian terminology and a timeline of his life and works. "The Essence of Religion" is a philosophical work published in 1841 that critiques the nature and origins of religious belief, arguing for a Darwinian-historical origin for religion, and a materialistic worldview. In this work, Feuerbach argues that religion is a product of human imagination and projection, and that its true essence can only be understood by examining the human mind and its relationship to the natural world. Schopenhauer and Nietzsche both take their satirical criticism about religion from Feuerbach, and every aspect of Marxism can be found here in Marx's favorite Philosopher. Feuerbach is a critical figure in the development of not merely Marxism, but Materialistic Humanism in general. Feuerbach is critical to understanding Marx. This is Volume VI in the 2023 The Complete Works of Ludwig Feuerbach by Newcomb Livraria Press
A New 2023 translation into English from the original manuscript of Feuerbach's 1850 "Die Naturwissenschaft und die Revolution", with an introduction, glossary of Feuerbachian terminology and a timeline of his life and works. "Die Naturwissenschaft und die Revolution" (Natural Science and the Revolution) is a political work published in 1850 that reflects Feuerbach's views on the relationship between science and politics. In this work, Feuerbach argues that the natural sciences have the potential to bring about a revolution in society and politics, but that this revolution can only be achieved through a fundamental change in the way society is organized. Here, he heavily emphasizes education. This is a critical work in the history of political thought, and its emphasis on the role of the natural sciences in bringing about a revolution in society continues to be relevant and influential in contemporary political discourse. Schopenhauer and Nietzsche both take their satirical criticism about religion from Feuerbach, and every aspect of Marxism can be found here in Marx's favorite Philosopher. Feuerbach is a critical figure in the development of not merely Marxism, but Materialistic Humanism in general. Feuerbach is critical to understanding Marx. This is Volume VI in the 2023 The Complete Works of Ludwig Feuerbach by Newcomb Livraria Press
Feuerbach's 1830 work Thoughts on Death and Immortality from the Papers of a Thinker, is his first publication and an important philosophical work that examines the nature of human existence and the question of immortality. Feuerbach would be the primary influence of Marx, and all of Marx's core ideas of Alienation, Dialectal Materialism and class struggle are found in the writings of Feuerbach. Schopenhauer and Nietzsche both take their satirical distichons about religion from Feuerbach. This work is also notable for its critique of traditional religious beliefs, particularly those related to the afterlife. Feuerbach was a prominent figure in the Young Hegelian movement, which sought to challenge the dominant theological and philosophical ideas of the time. "Gedanken über Tod und Unsterblichkeit" was an important contribution to this movement, and it helped to pave the way for the development of atheistic and humanistic philosophies in the nineteenth century. Feuerbach is a critical figure in the development of not merely Marxism, but Materialistic Humanism in general. This is Volume I in the 2023 The Complete Works of Ludwig Feuerbach by Newcomb Livraria Press
Ludwig Andreas von Feuerbach was a German philosopher and anthropologist best known for his book The Essence of Christianity, which provided a strong critique of Christianity. Feuerbach and his work and critique of Hegel strongly influenced generations of later thinkers, including both Karl Marx and Frederich Engels.
Feuerbach's early bivalent thrust: an indictment of philistinism and bourgeois culture and simultaneously a commendation of the life of literacy and erudition.
Ludwig Andreas von Feuerbach (1804 - 1872) was a German anthropologist and philosopher, best known for his book The Essence of Christianity, which provided a critique of Christianity that strongly influenced generations of later thinkers, including Charles Darwin, Karl Marx, Sigmund Freud, Friedrich Engels, Richard Wagner, and Friedrich Nietzsche. An associate of Left Hegelian circles, Feuerbach advocated atheism and anthropological materialism. Many of his philosophical writings offered a critical analysis of religion. His thought was influential in the development of historical materialism, where he is often recognized as a bridge between Hegel and Marx.
A New 2023 translation with Introduction, Glossary of terms used by Feuerbach and timeline of his life and works. Feuerbach's 1837 work, "Geschichte der neueren Philosophie von Bacon bis Spinoza" (History of Modern Philosophy from Bacon to Spinoza), is an important contribution to the study of philosophy and intellectual history. The work traces the development of philosophical thought from the seventeenth century to the Enlightenment and examines the key figures and ideas that shaped this period. He argues that philosophy is not a static set of ideas, but rather a dynamic and evolving process that is shaped by social, political, and cultural factors- the basic Materialist Anthropology adopted by Marx. Schopenhauer and Nietzsche both take their satirical distichons about religion from Feuerbach, and every aspect of Marxism can be found here in Marx's favorite Philosopher. Feuerbach is a critical figure in the development of not merely Marxism, but Atheism and Humanism in general. This is Volume I in the 2023 The Complete Works of Ludwig Feuerbach by Newcomb Livraria Press
A new 2023 translation of Feuerbach's classic "The Essence of Christianity" with a new Introduction, Glossary of Terms used by Feuerbach and timeline of his life and works. The Essence of Christianity is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential critiques of religion in modern philosophy. In this work, Feuerbach argues that the traditional Christian understanding of God is a projection of human nature and that religion is a reflection of human ideals, desires, and aspirations. Schopenhauer and Nietzsche both take their satirical criticism about religion from Feuerbach, and every aspect of Marxism can be found here in Marx's favorite Philosopher. Feuerbach is a critical figure in the development of not merely Marxism, but Materialistic Humanism in general. This is Volume IV in the 2023 The Complete Works of Ludwig Feuerbach by Newcomb Livraria Press
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