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The book that cost Büchner his university post
A German physician publishes a book arguing the soul is a mechanical output, not a divine spark. The dangerous idea costs him his university post.
The book that cost Büchner his university post
This episode explores the story of Ludwig Büchner, a physician who published a controversial book in 1855. It examines the personal cost of expressing beliefs that challenge established institutions and the enduring power of an idea.
Person: Ludwig Büchner
Date: 1855
Location: Tübingen, Germany
Status: University lecturer
Topic: Philosophy of mind
- Ludwig Büchner, a German physician, published "Kraft…
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