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Title:
An Address to Men of Science
Calling Upon Them to Stand Forward and Vindicate the Truth....
Note: Reading ease score: 44.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "An Address to Men of Science" by Richard Carlile is a provocative treatise written during the early 19th century. This publication serves as an impassioned plea to the scientific community to take a stand against superstition and the oppressive influences of religious dogma that inhibit truth and progress. By calling for a revolutionary approach to education based on scientific reasoning rather than outdated beliefs, Carlile argues for a transformation in how knowledge is imparted to future generations. In this address, Carlile challenges the men of science to recognize their duty in the face of societal misconceptions perpetuated by priests and superstitions. He criticizes the current educational system, asserting that it subjects youth to religious dogma instead of engaging them in the scientific exploration of the natural world. Carlile emphasizes the importance of teaching subjects like chemistry, astronomy, and natural philosophy in a way that inspires curiosity and understanding, ultimately aiming for a society freed from the shackles of ignorance and superstition. He envisions a future where scientific knowledge could lead to universal peace and happiness, urging scientists to take an active role in this necessary revolution. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Carlile, Richard, 1790-1843
EBook No.: 38379
Published: Dec 22, 2011
Downloads: 41
Language: English
Subject: Science
Subject: Superstition
LoCC: Science
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
An Address to Men of Science
Calling Upon Them to Stand Forward and Vindicate the Truth....
Note: Reading ease score: 44.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "An Address to Men of Science" by Richard Carlile is a provocative treatise written during the early 19th century. This publication serves as an impassioned plea to the scientific community to take a stand against superstition and the oppressive influences of religious dogma that inhibit truth and progress. By calling for a revolutionary approach to education based on scientific reasoning rather than outdated beliefs, Carlile argues for a transformation in how knowledge is imparted to future generations. In this address, Carlile challenges the men of science to recognize their duty in the face of societal misconceptions perpetuated by priests and superstitions. He criticizes the current educational system, asserting that it subjects youth to religious dogma instead of engaging them in the scientific exploration of the natural world. Carlile emphasizes the importance of teaching subjects like chemistry, astronomy, and natural philosophy in a way that inspires curiosity and understanding, ultimately aiming for a society freed from the shackles of ignorance and superstition. He envisions a future where scientific knowledge could lead to universal peace and happiness, urging scientists to take an active role in this necessary revolution. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Carlile, Richard, 1790-1843
EBook No.: 38379
Published: Dec 22, 2011
Downloads: 41
Language: English
Subject: Science
Subject: Superstition
LoCC: Science
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.