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Who was influenced by Feuerbach's thinking in the political world?

  • Ronald Reagan

  • Mikhail Bakunin

  • Barack Obama

  • Winston Churchill

Answer

Mikhail Bakunin, a prominent anarchist philosopher and revolutionary, was profoundly influenced by the writings and ideas of Ludwig Feuerbach. Bakunin adopted Feuerbach's critique of religion, arguing that it alienated individuals from their true humanity. He then extended this critique to the realm of politics, contending that the state, like religion, was an oppressive force that hindered human freedom and self-realization.
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