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The philosopher of religion and critic of idealism, Ludwig Feuerbach had a far-reaching impact on German radicalism around the time of the Revolution of 1848. This intellectual history explores how Feuerbach s critique of religion served as a rallying point for radicals, and how they paradoxically sought to create a new, post-religious form of religiosity as part of the revolutionary aim. At issue for the Feuerbachian radicals was the emergence of a humanity emancipated from the constraints of mere institutions,able to express itself freely and harmoniously. Caldwell also touches on Moses Hess, Louise Dittmar, and Richard Wagner in his discussion of the time. Thisbook reconstructs the nature of Feuerbach s radicalism and shows how it influenced early works of socialism, feminism, and musical modernism.

DOI: 10.1057/9780230622708

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Introduction

Caldwell Peter C.

1-11

Feuerbachian radicalism

Caldwell Peter C.

13-37

Moses Hess, love, and "true socialism"

Caldwell Peter C.

39-68

Louise Dittmar, myth, and marriage

Caldwell Peter C.

69-94

Richard Wagner, love, and death

Caldwell Peter C.

95-118

Ethics and finitude in the late Feuerbach

Caldwell Peter C.

119-144

Conclusion

Caldwell Peter C.

145-156