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May 2016
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Episode #80 ... Feuerbach on Religion

STEPHEN WEST
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On this episode we talk about Ludwig Feuerbach and his (occasionally) controversial views on the origins of religion. Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help.  Website: https://www.philosophizethis.org/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis  Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast X: h ... Show More
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