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Title: The Philosophy of History, Vol. 2 of 2

Note: Reading ease score: 25.3 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.

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Summary: "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.)

Author: Schlegel, Friedrich von, 1772-1829

Translator: Robertson, James Burton, 1800-1877

EBook No.: 48275

Published: Feb 16, 2015

Downloads: 82

Language: English

Subject: History

Subject: History -- Philosophy

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: The Philosophy of History, Vol. 2 of 2

Note: Reading ease score: 25.3 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Adam Buchbinder, Carol Brown, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
book was produced from scanned images of public domain
material from the Google Print project.)

Summary: "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.)

Author: Schlegel, Friedrich von, 1772-1829

Translator: Robertson, James Burton, 1800-1877

EBook No.: 48275

Published: Feb 16, 2015

Downloads: 82

Language: English

Subject: History

Subject: History -- Philosophy

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.