Schleiermacher: A Critical and Historical Study (1913)

Schleiermacher: A Critical and Historical Study is a book written by W. B. Selbie and published in 1913. The book is a comprehensive analysis of the life and work of Friedrich Schleiermacher, a German philosopher, theologian, and preacher who lived from 1768 to 1834. Selbie's study covers Schleiermacher's early life, education, and his development as a thinker and writer. The book also explores Schleiermacher's major philosophical and theological ideas, including his views on religion, ethics, and the nature of human consciousness. Selbie provides a critical analysis of Schleiermacher's work, examining its strengths and weaknesses and placing it in the context of the intellectual and cultural milieu of the time. Overall, Schleiermacher: A Critical and Historical Study is a valuable resource for scholars and students of philosophy, theology, and intellectual history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.