Force and Matter Empirico-Philosophical Studies, Intelligibly Rendered [Paperback]

An English translation from 1864 of Kraft und Stoff, Ludwig B?chner's influential work advocating materialism, first published in 1855.German philosopher and physician Ludwig B?chner (182499) wrote Kraft und Stoff in 1855. At a time when German philosophy was dominated by idealism, B?chner advocated materialism and began the freethinkers' movement in Germany. First published in 1864, this translation of the eighth edition brought his work to England.German philosopher and physician Ludwig B?chner (182499) wrote Kraft und Stoff in 1855. At a time when German philosophy was dominated by idealism, B?chner advocated materialism and began the freethinkers' movement in Germany. First published in 1864, this translation of the eighth edition brought his work to England.At a time when German philosophy was dominated by idealism, German philosopher and physician Ludwig B?chner (182499) wrote Kraft und Stoff, an influential work advocating materialism, in 1855. It went through many editions and was widely read across the world. The controversy surrounding the book led to B?chner leaving his post at the University of T?bingen, but he went on to establish the German Freethinkers' League, the first German organisation for atheists. This book, first published in 1864, is a translation of the eighth edition, and is edited by J. Frederick Collingwood, who wanted to bring B?chner's work to an English audience. It contains translations of the prefaces from the first, third and fourth editions of Kraft und Stoff, and an introductory letter from B?chner which expresses his belief that Darwin's theory of evolution has given support to his materialist theory.Advertisement by the editor; Letter to the editor; Preface to the first edition; Preface to the third edition; Preface to the fourth edition; 1. Force and matter; 2. Immortality of matter; 3. Immortality of force; 4. Infinity of matter; 5. Dignity of matter; 6. Immutability of the laws of nature; 7. Universality of the laws of natlÓ-