The sense of absolute dependence. Schleiermacher's discussion with idealistic conception of the Absolute

Abstract

According to Schleiermacher, theology should have a discussion with other sciences. The main opponent in this discussion is the idealistic system of science (Fichte).

The sense of absolute dependence is the base of theology founded on piety understood as experience.

Keywords

• German protestant theology
• German idealism 18th-19th centuries
• philosophy of religion
• God