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A German philosopher, grandson of Christian F.; born at Leipsic, Aug. 10, 1801; died there, Sept. 19, 1866; he was professor of philosophy at Leipsic from 1845. He wrote: "The Idea, the Treatment, and the Sources of Mythology" (1828); "System of Aesthetics as a Science" (2 vols., 1830); "The Idea of Godhead" (1833); "Theodicy in German Rhymes" (1834); "Principles of Metaphysic" (1835); "The Gospel History Treated Critically and Philosophically" (2 vols., 1838); "Luther's Christology" (1852).