Johann Nepomuk Ehrlich
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Johann Nepomuk Ehrlich was an Austrian theologian and philosopher who was born in Vienna
.
He initially studied philosophy in Krems (1828-1829), and from 1829 to 1834 studied philosophy and theology at the University of Vienna
. In 1834 he received his ordination
, and from 1836 taught classes in philosophy, history and literature at the gymnasium
in Krems.
In 1850 he obtained the theological doctorate in Tübingen
, and during the same year was appointed professor of moral theology
in Graz
. Two years later he relocated to the University of Prague
as a professor of moral theology, where in 1856 he became a professor of fundamental theology.
In 1827, while still a teenager, Ehrlich joined the Piarists
. In 1853 he became an associate member of the Bohemian Society of Sciences
. Among his written works in theology and philosophy are the following:
Vienna
Vienna is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Austria and one of the nine states of Austria. Vienna is Austria's primary city, with a population of about 1.723 million , and is by far the largest city in Austria, as well as its cultural, economic, and political centre...
.
He initially studied philosophy in Krems (1828-1829), and from 1829 to 1834 studied philosophy and theology at the University of Vienna
University of Vienna
The University of Vienna is a public university located in Vienna, Austria. It was founded by Duke Rudolph IV in 1365 and is the oldest university in the German-speaking world...
. In 1834 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...
, and from 1836 taught classes in philosophy, history and literature at the gymnasium
Gymnasium (school)
A gymnasium is a type of school providing secondary education in some parts of Europe, comparable to English grammar schools or sixth form colleges and U.S. college preparatory high schools. The word γυμνάσιον was used in Ancient Greece, meaning a locality for both physical and intellectual...
in Krems.
In 1850 he obtained the theological doctorate in Tübingen
Tübingen
Tübingen is a traditional university town in central Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is situated south of the state capital, Stuttgart, on a ridge between the Neckar and Ammer rivers.-Geography:...
, and during the same year was appointed professor of moral theology
Moral theology
Moral theology is a systematic theological treatment of Christian ethics. It is usually taught on Divinity faculties as a part of the basic curriculum.- External links :*...
in Graz
University of Graz
The University of Graz , a university located in Graz, Austria, is the second-largest and second-oldest university in Austria....
. Two years later he relocated to the University of Prague
Charles University in Prague
Charles University in Prague is the oldest and largest university in the Czech Republic. Founded in 1348, it was the first university in Central Europe and is also considered the earliest German university...
as a professor of moral theology, where in 1856 he became a professor of fundamental theology.
In 1827, while still a teenager, Ehrlich joined the Piarists
Piarists
The Order of Poor Clerics Regular of the Mother of God of the Pious Schools or, in short, Piarists , is the name of the oldest Catholic educational order also known as the Scolopi, Escolapios or Poor Clerics of the Mother of God...
. In 1853 he became an associate member of the Bohemian Society of Sciences
Bohemian Society of Sciences
Bohemian Society of Sciences is the first official scientific organization within Bohemia.-History:The Bohemian Society of Sciences was created from the Private Society for Mathematics, Patriotic History and Natural History, the first scientific society within the frontiers of the later...
. Among his written works in theology and philosophy are the following:
- Leitfaden der Metaphysik (A Guide to 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:...
), 1841 - Metaphysik als rationale Ontologie (Metaphysics as a Rational 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...
), 1841 - Lehre von der Bestimmung der Menschen als rationale Teleologie (Doctrine of the Determination of the People as Rational TeleologyTeleologyA teleology is any philosophical account which holds that final causes exist in nature, meaning that design and purpose analogous to that found in human actions are inherent also in the rest of nature. The word comes from the Greek τέλος, telos; root: τελε-, "end, purpose...
, Part 1), 1842 - Das Christentum und die Religionen des Morgenlandes (ChristianityChristianityChristianity is a monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus as presented in canonical gospels and other New Testament writings...
and the Religions of the Eastern World), 1843 - Lehre von der Bestimmung der Menschen als rationale Teleologie (Doctrine of Determination of the People as Rational Teleology, Part 2), 1845
- Die neuesten Vorschläge zur Reform der philosophische Ethik (The Newest Proposals for Reform of Philosophical Ethics), 1847
- Briefe eines Piaristen an seine Ordensbrüder in den K. K. österreichischen Staaten (Letter from the PiaristsPiaristsThe Order of Poor Clerics Regular of the Mother of God of the Pious Schools or, in short, Piarists , is the name of the oldest Catholic educational order also known as the Scolopi, Escolapios or Poor Clerics of the Mother of God...
to Religious Brethren in the Royal Austrian State), 1848 - Über das christlichen Prinzip der Gesellschaft (Concerning the Christian Principle of Society), 1856
- Fundamentaltheologie (Fundamental Theology, 1859-1862)
- Apologetische Ergänzungen zur Fundamentaltheologie (Apologetic Additions to Fundamental Theology, Part 1), 1863
- Lehrbuch der Logik für Gymnasien (Textbook of Logic for Gymnasiums), 1863
- Apologetische Ergänzungen zu Fundamentaltheologie (Apologetic Additions to Fundamental Theology, Part 2), 1864
- Lehrbuch der empirische Psychologie (Textbook of Empirical Psychology), 1864