Ludwig Feuerbach

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Ludwig Feuerbach born?July 28, 1804
2. Where was Ludwig Feuerbach born?Ansbach, Bavaria, German Confederation
3. When did Ludwig Feuerbach die?September 13, 1872
4. What is Ludwig Feuerbach known for?Critique of religion as human projection; influential in Young Hegelian movement
5. What is the career?Philosopher and anthropologist; denied university professorship due to controversial writings
6. What is the key work?The Essence of Christianity (1841)

Idealism: A philosophical view that emphasizes the importance of ideas, mind, or spirit over material reality.
Self-alienation: The process where individuals or groups detach from their own essential nature or capabilities.
Praxis: The process by which a theory or knowledge is put into practice; practical action.
Sensualism: A philosophical emphasis on sensory experience and the material world as the basis of knowledge.