The task of the modern era was the realization and humanization of God — the transformation and dissolution of theology into anthropology.

Ludwig Feuerbach
The task of the modern era was the realization and...
The task of the modern era was the realization and...
The task of the modern era was the realization and...
The task of the modern era was the realization and...
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The task of the modern era was the realization and humanization of God – the transformation and dissolution of theology into anthropology. Theology is about God, anthropology is about man. This quote by Karl Jaspers sums up his idea that theology should be based on science instead of faith.

Source: Principles Of The Philosophy Of The Future

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