The Foundations Of Faith

By Robert G. Ingersoll

Book Overview

The Foundations of Faith is a non-fiction book written by Robert G. Ingersoll that explores the nature of faith and its role in human life. Ingersoll was a prominent American orator and agnostic who was known for his critiques of religion, and this book is no exception. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which examines a different aspect of faith and its relationship to reason, morality, and human experience. Ingersoll argues that faith is not a reliable guide to truth or morality, and that it often leads to superstition, intolerance, and conflict. He also explores the psychological and social factors that contribute to belief in supernatural beings and phenomena. Despite his criticisms, however, Ingersoll does not dismiss the importance of spirituality or the search for meaning in life. Rather, he encourages readers to embrace reason and evidence-based inquiry as the best tools for understanding the world and ourselves. The Foundations of Faith is a thought-provoking and challenging book that will appeal to anyone interested in the nature of belief and its impact on human life.THIS 62 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll: Lectures V4, by Robert G. Ingersoll. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766172732.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: 142546260X
• ISBN13: 9781425462604
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"