M. Renan, l'Allemagne et l'athéisme au XIXe siècle by Ernest Hello
"L'Allemagne et l'athéisme au XIXe siècle" by Ernest Hello is a philosophical and theological critique written in the mid-19th century. The work aims to explore and challenge the principles of atheism, particularly as articulated by the prominent thinker M. Renan. Hello sets out to defend the integrity of religion, society, and both moral and scientific truths against what he perceives to be the dangerous repercussions of atheistic thought. At the start of
the text, Hello emphatically declares his intent to dissect and refute atheism's claims, specifically addressing Renan's nuanced position on the existence of God. He argues that denying God, whether outright or in a roundabout manner, ultimately undermines the essential foundations of being and society. Hello presents a detailed examination of atheism's four negations: negations of religion, of society, of science, and ultimately, he suggests, of the very essence of humanity. His writing is passionate and assertive, establishing a stark dichotomy between the affirmation of existence and the nihilism he attributes to atheistic philosophy. In essence, the opening portion serves as a clarion call for the revival of faith and the acknowledgment of an ultimate truth that exists beyond the bounds of skepticism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hello, Ernest, 1828-1885 |
|---|---|
| Title | M. Renan, l'Allemagne et l'athéisme au XIXe siècle |
| Alternate Title | M. Renan, l'Allemagne et l'athéisme au dix-neuvième siècle |
| Original Publication | Paris: Charles Douniol, 1859. |
| Credits | Laurent Vogel (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism |
| Subject | Renan, Ernest, 1823-1892 -- Religion |
| Subject | Atheism -- Germany -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 74819 |
| Release Date | Nov 30, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 323 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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