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Friedrich Schleiermacher
Friedrich SchleiermacherPhilosophy of religion, theology, and hermeneuticsGerman1768–1834
“Religion is neither metaphysics nor morality, but the sense and taste for the infinite.”
Life and Thought
Friedrich Schleiermacher was a German philosopher, theologian, and thinker who is regarded as one of the founders of modern hermeneutics and a major figure in modern Protestant theology. He emphasized religious experience, the feeling of absolute dependence, and the importance of understanding texts within their historical and linguistic contexts, leaving a lasting impact on philosophy of religion, interpretation studies, and the humanities.
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