Religion & Spirituality· Germany
Outlines of the philosophy of religion
by Hermann LotzeAggregate Editorial Score35/100
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Published 1885English
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Published in 1885, Outlines of the philosophy of religion established Hermann Lotze as one of the defining voices in religion & spirituality. A significant work on religion and spirituality, Outlines of the philosophy of religion by Hermann Lotze (1885) grapples with timeless questions of belief and transcendence.
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🕊️ Religion & Spirituality
Sacred texts, theology, and explorations of the spiritual life.
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Outlines of the philosophy of religion by Hermann Lotze sits within the tradition of religion & spirituality that treats language as seriously as plot. Published in 1885 in Germany, it engages with the human condition in ways that have earned it lasting critical attention.
With an editorial score of 35/100 drawn from 1 independent sources, the book occupies a well-documented position in the critical literature. Its recognition spans international prizes, "best of" lists, and academic surveys.
Readers coming to Outlines of the philosophy of religion for the first time will find a work that rewards patience. The book's handling of the human condition is layered rather than didactic, and a second reading often reveals dimensions the first pass only hinted at.
Within Germany's literary landscape, Hermann Lotze occupies a significant position. Outlines of the philosophy of religion is both a personal artistic statement and a contribution to a tradition shaped by the country's history and cultural concerns.
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188535
Hermann Lotze is a Germany author whose work in religion & spirituality has earned recognition from readers and critics alike.
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