Theodor Weber
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Theodor Weber was a German theologian and professor of philosophy
.
. He was the second bishop of the German Old Catholic Church
, and one of the more important followers of Anton Günther
's philosophy.
In 1858 he obtained his doctorate of philosophy at the University of Bonn
under the tutelage of Franz Peter Knoodt
(1811-1889). In 1860 he received his ordination
in Breslau, and from 1862-64 was a schoolteacher in the town of Sagan
. In 1868 he received his habilitation
, and from 1872 to 1890 was a professor of philosophy at the University of Breslau.
In 1890 he was appointed vicar-general under Joseph Hubert Reinkens
(1821-1896) in Bonn
, where in 1896 became bishop of the German Old Catholic Church
.
Philosophy
Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental problems, such as those connected with existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. Philosophy is distinguished from other ways of addressing such problems by its critical, generally systematic approach and its reliance on rational...
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Biography
Weber was born in ZülpichZülpich
Zülpich is a town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany between Aachen and Bonn. It belongs to the district Euskirchen.The town is commonly agreed to be the site with the Latin name of Tolbiacum, famous for the Battle of Tolbiac, fought between the Franks under Clovis I and the Alamanni; the...
. He was the second bishop of the German Old Catholic Church
Old Catholic Church
The term Old Catholic Church is commonly used to describe a number of Ultrajectine Christian churches that originated with groups that split from the Roman Catholic Church over certain doctrines, most importantly that of Papal Infallibility...
, and one of the more important followers of Anton Günther
Anton Günther
Anton Günther was an Austrian Roman Catholic philosopher whose work was condemned by the church as heretical tritheism.-Biography:...
's philosophy.
In 1858 he obtained his doctorate of philosophy at the University of Bonn
University of Bonn
The University of Bonn is a public research university located in Bonn, Germany. Founded in its present form in 1818, as the linear successor of earlier academic institutions, the University of Bonn is today one of the leading universities in Germany. The University of Bonn offers a large number...
under the tutelage of Franz Peter Knoodt
Franz Peter Knoodt
Franz Peter Knoodt was a German Catholic theologian who was a native of Boppard.He studied theology in Bonn und Tübingen, and later worked as a chaplain and teacher in Trier. In 1841-43 he furthered his studies in Vienna, where he was a student of Anton Günther...
(1811-1889). In 1860 he received his ordination
Ordination
In general religious use, ordination is the process by which individuals are consecrated, that is, set apart as clergy to perform various religious rites and ceremonies. The process and ceremonies of ordination itself varies by religion and denomination. One who is in preparation for, or who is...
in Breslau, and from 1862-64 was a schoolteacher in the town of Sagan
Zagan
Zagan may refer to:*Zagan - a demon in the Ars Goetia*Żagań - a town in west Poland...
. In 1868 he received his habilitation
Habilitation
Habilitation is the highest academic qualification a scholar can achieve by his or her own pursuit in several European and Asian countries. Earned after obtaining a research doctorate, such as a PhD, habilitation requires the candidate to write a professorial thesis based on independent...
, and from 1872 to 1890 was a professor of philosophy at the University of Breslau.
In 1890 he was appointed vicar-general under Joseph Hubert Reinkens
Joseph Hubert Reinkens
Joseph Hubert Reinkens was the first German Old Catholic bishop.-Biography:He was born at Burtscheid in the Rhine Province, the son of a gardener...
(1821-1896) in Bonn
Bonn
Bonn is the 19th largest city in Germany. Located in the Cologne/Bonn Region, about 25 kilometres south of Cologne on the river Rhine in the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, it was the capital of West Germany from 1949 to 1990 and the official seat of government of united Germany from 1990 to 1999....
, where in 1896 became bishop of the German Old Catholic Church
Old Catholic Church
The term Old Catholic Church is commonly used to describe a number of Ultrajectine Christian churches that originated with groups that split from the Roman Catholic Church over certain doctrines, most importantly that of Papal Infallibility...
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Works
Among his better known writings are the following:- Schülers Metaphysik. Anschauungen vom Menschen (Student MetaphysicsMetaphysicsMetaphysics is a branch of philosophy concerned with explaining the fundamental nature of being and the world, although the term is not easily defined. Traditionally, metaphysics attempts to answer two basic questions in the broadest possible terms:...
, Views from the People), 1864 - Kants Dualismus von Geist und Natur aus dem Jahre 1766 und der des positiven Christentums (KantKANTKANT is a computer algebra system for mathematicians interested in algebraic number theory, performing sophisticated computations in algebraic number fields, in global function fields, and in local fields. KASH is the associated command line interface...
's DualismDualismDualism denotes a state of two parts. The term 'dualism' was originally coined to denote co-eternal binary opposition, a meaning that is preserved in metaphysical and philosophical duality discourse but has been diluted in general or common usages. Dualism can refer to moral dualism, Dualism (from...
of Mind and Nature from the Year 1766 and Positive Christianity), 1866 - Geschichte der neuen deutschen Philosophie (History of the New German Philosophy), 1873
- Zur Kritik der Kantschen Erkenntnistheorie (Critique of Kantian Epistemology), 1882.
- Metaphysik, eine wissenschaftliche Begründung der Ontologie des positiven Christentums (Metaphysics, Rationale on the OntologyOntologyOntology is the philosophical study of the nature of being, existence or reality as such, as well as the basic categories of being and their relations...
of Positive ChristianityChristianityChristianity is a monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus as presented in canonical gospels and other New Testament writings...
), (1888-91 two volumes)