The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 12 (of 12) by Robert Green Ingersoll

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Author Ingersoll, Robert Green, 1833-1899
Title The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 12 (of 12)
Dresden Edition—Miscellany
Note Reading ease score: 69.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents Prof. Van Buren Denslow's "Modern Thinkers" -- Preface to Dr. Edgar C. Beall's "The Brain and the Bible" -- Preface to "Men, Women and Gods" -- Preface to "For Her Daily Bread" -- Preface to "Agnosticism and Other Essays" -- Preface to "Faith or Fact" -- The Grant banquet -- Thirteen Club dinner -- Robson and Crane dinner -- The Police Captains' dinner -- General Grant's birthday dinner -- Lotos Club dinner, twentieth anniversary -- Manhattan Athletic Club dinner -- The Liederkranz Club, Seidl-Stanton banquet -- The Frank B. Carpenter dinner -- Unitarian Club dinner -- Western Society of the Army of the Potomac banquet -- Lotos Club dinner in honor of Anton Seidl -- Lotos Club dinner in honor of Rear Admiral Schley -- Address to the Actors' Fund of America -- The children of the stage -- Address to the Press Club -- The circulation of obscene literature -- Convention of the National Liberal League -- Convention of the American Secular Union -- The religious belief of Abraham Lincoln -- Organized charities -- Spain and the Spaniards -- Our new possessions -- A few fragments on expansion -- Is it ever right for husband or wife to kill rival? -- Professor Briggs -- Fragments -- Effect of the World's Fair on the human race -- Sabbath superstition -- A tribute to George Jacob Holyoake -- At the grave of Benjamin W. Parker -- A tribute to Ebon C. Ingersoll -- A tribute to the Rev. Alexander Clark -- At a child's grave -- A tribute to John G. Mills -- A tribute to Elizur Wright -- A tribute to Mrs. Ida Whiting Knowles -- A tribute to Henry Ward Beecher -- A tribute to Roscoe Conkling -- A tribute to Richard H. Whiting -- A tribute to Courtlandt Palmer -- A tribute to Mrs. Mary H. Fiske -- A tribute to Horace Seaver -- A tribute to Lawrence Barrett -- A tribute to Walt Whitman -- A tribute to Philo D. Beckwith -- A tribute to Anton Seidl -- A tribute to Dr. Thomas Seton Robertson -- A tribute to Thomas Corwin -- A tribute to Isaac H. Bailey -- Jesus Christ -- Life.
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Summary "The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 12 (of 12)" by Robert Green Ingersoll is a collection of essays and speeches written during the late 19th century. In this volume, Ingersoll champions rationality, freedom of thought, and a critical examination of religion, while addressing profound themes such as morality, spirituality, and the implications of belief. This work stands as a testament to the intellectual fervor of its time and serves as a platform for arguing against dogma and superstition. The opening portion of the text introduces Ingersoll's views on happiness as the universal good, emphasizing that it is found in the present and through altruism. He critiques historical figures like Swedenborg for their mystical interpretations of scripture and explores the interplay between the divine and human reasoning. Ingersoll further contrasts philosophical giants such as Herbert Spencer, Thomas Paine, and Adam Smith, illustrating the evolution of thought during an era of skepticism towards traditional religious beliefs. He sets the stage for a deeper analysis of morality and freedom, suggesting that personal understanding and experience shape one's beliefs and ethical actions, enabling individuals to forge their own path in a world dominated by dogma. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
Subject Free thought
Category Text
EBook-No. 38812
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Nov 17, 2012
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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