Deism in American Thought

by Isaac Woodbridge Riley

Book Overview

Deism In American Thought by Riley and Woodbridge is a comprehensive exploration of the history and impact of Deism on American intellectual and cultural life. The book traces the development of Deism in Europe and its transmission to America during the Enlightenment period. It examines the key figures and ideas that shaped American Deism, including Thomas Paine, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson, and how their beliefs influenced American politics...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425347177
• ISBN13: 9781425347178
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"