The Philosophy of History, Vol. 2 of 2 by Friedrich von Schlegel
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"The Philosophy of History, Vol. 2 of 2" by Friedrich von Schlegel is a philosophical treatise on historical development woven from a series of lectures delivered in early 19th century Vienna. The work explores the role of Christianity in shaping history while also delving into the political landscapes of historical epochs, emphasizing the intertwined nature of divine influence and human actions. At the start of the second volume, Schlegel outlines his philosophical
approach to history, arguing that Christianity fundamentally altered the political and moral world, particularly during the decline of the Roman Empire. He sets the stage for discussions on the historical landscape during the emergence of Christianity, providing context by examining the Jewish state and the sociopolitical dynamics of the time. Through a detailed analysis, Schlegel contrasts various factions within Judaism while exploring the broader impacts of Christian doctrines and the tumultuous historical events that followed, setting the foundation for a deeper examination of historical continuity and transformation in subsequent lectures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Schlegel, Friedrich von, 1772-1829 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Robertson, James Burton, 1800-1877 |
| Title | The Philosophy of History, Vol. 2 of 2 |
| Credits |
Produced by Adam Buchbinder, Carol Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 25.3 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere |
| Subject | History |
| Subject | History -- Philosophy |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 48275 |
| Release Date | Feb 16, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 479 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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