A Short History Of Freethought V1: Ancient And Modern

By John M. Robertson

Book Overview

""A Short History of Freethought V1: Ancient and Modern"" by John M. Robertson is a comprehensive account of the history and evolution of freethought, a philosophical movement that advocates the use of reason and critical thinking over religious dogma and superstition. The book covers the origins of freethought in ancient Greece and Rome, its development during the Enlightenment, and its impact on modern society. The author traces the evolution of freethought through the works of notable philosophers, scientists, and thinkers such as Voltaire, Thomas Paine, Charles Darwin, and Bertrand Russell. The book also examines the challenges and controversies faced by freethinkers throughout history, including persecution, censorship, and social ostracism. With its engaging writing style and in-depth analysis, ""A Short History of Freethought V1: Ancient and Modern"" is an enlightening read for anyone interested in the history of ideas and the struggle for intellectual freedom.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430473436
• ISBN13: 9781430473435
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 496 Pages
• Weight: 1.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"