This edition had all images removed.
Title:
The Gods
From 'The Gods and Other Lectures'
Note: Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Gods" by Robert Green Ingersoll is a philosophical treatise written in the late 19th century. This book critiques traditional religious beliefs and explores the concept of deities, arguing that gods are constructs created by humanity. Ingersoll's work is characterized by a rationalistic and humanistic perspective, emphasizing the importance of knowledge, reason, and personal autonomy. In "The Gods," Ingersoll argues against the existence and nature of traditional deities, positing that these gods often mirror the failings and prejudices of humanity. He critiques holy texts, especially the Bible, for containing immoral directives and promoting bloodshed, slavery, and oppression. Throughout the discourse, Ingersoll champions education, individual thought, and freedom from superstition, suggesting that moral values and ethics should arise from human experience rather than divine commandments. The overall narrative is a passionate call for a shift away from religious dogma towards a more secular, rational society where humanity's potential is realized through intellect and the pursuit of truth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ingersoll, Robert Green, 1833-1899
EBook No.: 38107
Published: Nov 22, 2011
Downloads: 160
Language: English
Subject: Free thought
Subject: Rationalism
Subject: Deism
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Gods
From 'The Gods and Other Lectures'
Note: Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Gods" by Robert Green Ingersoll is a philosophical treatise written in the late 19th century. This book critiques traditional religious beliefs and explores the concept of deities, arguing that gods are constructs created by humanity. Ingersoll's work is characterized by a rationalistic and humanistic perspective, emphasizing the importance of knowledge, reason, and personal autonomy. In "The Gods," Ingersoll argues against the existence and nature of traditional deities, positing that these gods often mirror the failings and prejudices of humanity. He critiques holy texts, especially the Bible, for containing immoral directives and promoting bloodshed, slavery, and oppression. Throughout the discourse, Ingersoll champions education, individual thought, and freedom from superstition, suggesting that moral values and ethics should arise from human experience rather than divine commandments. The overall narrative is a passionate call for a shift away from religious dogma towards a more secular, rational society where humanity's potential is realized through intellect and the pursuit of truth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ingersoll, Robert Green, 1833-1899
EBook No.: 38107
Published: Nov 22, 2011
Downloads: 160
Language: English
Subject: Free thought
Subject: Rationalism
Subject: Deism
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.