Ludwig Feuerbach Philosopher

Ludwig Andreas von Feuerbach (July 28, 1804 – September 13, 1872) was a German philosopher and anthropologist best known for his book The Essence of Christianity, which provided a critique of Christianity which strongly influenced generations of later thinkers, including both Karl Marx and Frederich Engels.An associate of Left Hegelian circles, Feuerbach advocated liberalism, atheism and materialism. Many of his philosophical writings offered a critical analysis of religion. His thought was influential in the development of dialectical materialism, where he is often recognized as a bridge between Hegel and Marx.

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Birth date	July 28, 1804
Birth place	Germany , Landshut , Electorate of Bavaria
Date of death	September 13, 1872
Place of death	German Empire , Germany , Nuremberg
Era	19th-century philosophy
Main interest	Christianity Religion

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influenced	Karl Marx Friedrich Engels Bruno Bauer Martin Buber Max Stirner
influenced by	Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel Friedrich Schleiermacher Karl Daub
philosophical school	Materialism Humanism