"The essence of religion consists in the feeling of an absolute dependence."
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Quotes by Friedrich Schleiermacher
Friedrich Schleiermacher (1768–1834) was a pivotal figure in modern theology and philosophy, often referred to as the "father of liberal theology." Born in Prussia, he was both a theologian and a philosopher, harmonizing faith and reason in a rapidly changing world. His seminal work, "On Religion: Speeches to Its Cultured Despisers," championed the importance of personal experience in spirituality. Schleiermacher's legacy endures through his influence on Christian thought and hermeneutics, shaping contemporary understandings of religious experience and interpretation.
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"For when it is the good that is under consideration, and the ethical object is predominant, truth must be considered more in reference to art than science, if, that is, unity is to be preserved in the work generally."
Friedrich Schleiermacher