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The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast

Mark Linsenmayer, Wes Alwan, Seth Paskin, Dylan Casey

Ep. 356: Feuerbach Against Theology (Part One)

DEC 2, 202451 MIN
The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast

Ep. 356: Feuerbach Against Theology (Part One)

DEC 2, 202451 MIN

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On Ludwig Feuerbach's "Principles of the Philosophy of the Future" (1843) and the introduction to The Essence of Christianity (1841).

What was the original point of religion? Can we retain what was emotionally good about it yet direct our efforts to purely practical matters? Feuerbach says yes, and this was a key influence on Marx.

Get more at partiallyexaminedlife.com. Visit partiallyexaminedlife.com/support to get ad-free episodes and tons of bonus discussion.

Sponsors: Have up to a $100 donation to effective charities matched at GiveWell.org. Get a $1/month e-commerce trial at shopify.com/pel.

Learn about Mark's spring Core Texts in philosophy class at partiallyexaminedlife.com/class.