Ludwig Feuerbach

German philosopher and anthropologist (1804–1872)
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Ludwig Feuerbach
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Ludwig Feuerbach

Summary

Ludwig Feuerbach is a human[1]. He was born in Landshut[2]. He was born on July 28, 1804[3]. He passed away in Nuremberg[4]. He died on September 13, 1872[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], philosopher[7], university teacher[8], writer[9], and theologian[10]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (474 views/month, #6,896 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Ludwig Feuerbach's place of birth was Landshut[2].
  • Ludwig Feuerbach passed away in Nuremberg[4].
  • Ludwig Feuerbach was born on July 28, 1804[3].
  • Ludwig Feuerbach was born on 1804[12].
  • Ludwig Feuerbach died on September 13, 1872[5].
  • Ludwig Feuerbach died on 1872[13].
  • Ludwig Feuerbach is buried at Johannisfriedhof (Nürnberg)[14].
  • Ludwig Feuerbach's father was Paul Johann Anselm Ritter von Feuerbach[15].
  • Among Ludwig Feuerbach's spouses was Bertha Löw[16].
  • Ludwig Feuerbach held citizenship in Kingdom of Bavaria[17].
  • German was Ludwig Feuerbach's native language[18].
  • Ludwig Feuerbach worked as an anthropologist[6].
  • Ludwig Feuerbach's professions included philosopher[7].
  • Ludwig Feuerbach's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Ludwig Feuerbach's professions included writer[9].
  • Ludwig Feuerbach's professions included theologian[10].
  • Ludwig Feuerbach's professions included critic of religions[19].
  • Ludwig Feuerbach's field of work was Young Hegelians[20].
  • Ludwig Feuerbach's field of work was philosophy of religion[21].
  • Ludwig Feuerbach's field of work was ethics[22].
  • Ludwig Feuerbach's field of work was epistemology[23].
  • Ludwig Feuerbach's field of work was philosophical anthropology[24].
  • Ludwig Feuerbach's field of work was philosophy[25].
  • Among Ludwig Feuerbach's employers was University of Erlangen[26].
  • Ludwig Feuerbach was educated at Heidelberg University[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Landshut[2], Ludwig Feuerbach… Recorded date of birth include July 28, 1804[3] and 1804[12]. His father was Paul Johann Anselm Ritter von Feuerbach[15]. German was his native language[18].

Education

Educated at Heidelberg University[27], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1386[30], headquartered in Heidelberg[31]; Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[32], a comprehensive university[33], in Germany[34], founded in 1809[35], headquartered in Berlin[36]; University of Erlangen[37], a university[38], in West Germany[39], founded in 1743[40]; and Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[41], a public research university[42], in Germany[43], founded in 1742[44], headquartered in Erlangen[45].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], philosopher[7], university teacher[8], writer[9], theologian[10], and critic of religions[19]. Fields of work include Young Hegelians[20], a branch of philosophy[46]; philosophy of religion[21], a branch of philosophy[47]; ethics[22], a branch of philosophy[48]; epistemology[23], a branch of philosophy[49]; philosophical anthropology[24], an academic discipline[50]; and philosophy[25], an academic discipline[51]. Ludwig Feuerbach was employed by University of Erlangen[26].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Thoughts on Death and Immortality[52] and The Essence of Christianity[53]. Things named for Ludwig Feuerbach include Ludwig Feuerbach Prize[54], an award[55], founded in 2001[56].

Personal Life

Among Ludwig Feuerbach's spouses was Bertha Löw[16]. His religion is recorded as atheism[57].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 13, 1872[5] and 1872[13]. Ludwig Feuerbach passed away in Nuremberg[4]. Burial took place at Johannisfriedhof (Nürnberg)[14].

Why It Matters

Ludwig Feuerbach ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (474 views/month, #6,896 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 64 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

He has been cited as an influence by Karl Marx[60], an economist[61], 1818–1883[62], of Kingdom of Prussia[63], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts[64], specialised in political economics[65]; Friedrich Engels[66], an economist[67], 1820–1895[68], of Kingdom of Prussia[69], specialised in philosophy[70]; Mikhail Bakunin[71], a philosopher[72], 1814–1876[73], of Russian Empire[74], specialised in philosophy[75]; Max Stirner[76], a philosopher[77], 1806–1856[78], of Kingdom of Bavaria[79], specialised in philosophy[80]; Ernst Bloch[81], a philosopher[82], 1885–1977[83], of Germany[84], awarded the National Prize of East Germany[85], specialised in philosophy[86]; and Alexander Herzen[87], a philosopher[88], 1812–1870[89], of Russian Empire[90], specialised in philosophy[91].

Works attributed to him include The Essence of Christianity[92], a literary work[93]. Entities named for him include Ludwig Feuerbach Prize[54], an award[55], founded in 2001[56].

FAQs

Where was Ludwig Feuerbach born?

Born in Landshut[2], Ludwig Feuerbach…

Where did Ludwig Feuerbach die?

Ludwig Feuerbach passed away in Nuremberg[4].

Who were Ludwig Feuerbach's parents?

Ludwig Feuerbach's father was Paul Johann Anselm Ritter von Feuerbach[15].

Who was Ludwig Feuerbach married to?

Ludwig Feuerbach's spouses include Bertha Löw[16].

What did Ludwig Feuerbach do for work?

Ludwig Feuerbach worked as anthropologist[6], philosopher[7], university teacher[8], writer[9], and theologian[10].

Where did Ludwig Feuerbach go to school?

Ludwig Feuerbach was educated at Heidelberg University[27], Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[32], University of Erlangen[37], and Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[41].

Who did Ludwig Feuerbach influence?

Ludwig Feuerbach has been cited as an influence by Karl Marx[60], Friedrich Engels[66], Mikhail Bakunin[71], and Max Stirner[76].

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