Between transcendence and nihilism
Subtitle: species-ontology in the philosophy of Ludwig Feuerbach
By: Larry Johnston.
Series: Studies in European thought,; vol. 12
Publisher: P. Lang; Lang Publishing, Incorporated, Peter
Published: 1995
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 331
Subjects: Feuerbach, Ludwig, 1804-1872.; Ontology -- History -- 19th century.
Description: Once regarded as the leading figure among the Left Hegelians in the 1840s, Ludwig Feuerbach (1804-1872) is remembered today chiefly for his influence on the young Karl Marx, and, as the author of The Essence of Christianity. This study treats Feuerbach's philosophy as compelling in its own right and examines it critically against the work of other nineteenth century thinkers, specifically Hegel, Stirner, Marx and Nietzche.

Feuerbach's synthesis of naturalism, humanism and materialism into an ontology of human species-being (Gattungswesen) is traced through his works. Finally, the implications of Feuerbach's species-ontology for our social and political being are drawn; on this basis the study argues for a re-acquaintance of Feuerbach's work.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [319]-326) and index.
Originally presented as the author's thesis (doctoral)--University of Toronto.