Franz von Baader
1765 - 1841
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Biography
Franz von Baader (1765–1841) was a German philosopher, theologian, and engineer. He worked in various fields including physics, chemistry, and architecture. Baader's philosophical ideas centered around spiritual and metaphysical concepts, advocating for the synthesis of science and faith. He believed that true knowledge came through a combination of reason and revelation, influencing thinkers in the Romantic and Idealist movements.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Belief gives a direction to life.
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True philosophy is religion in thought; true religion is philosophy in action.
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The first thing necessary in a good is that it should exist.
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Thinking is an art, feeling is a gift.
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Great men are the true men, the men in whom nature has succeeded. They are not extraordinary - they are in the true order. It is the other species that are extraordinary.