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Title: A Short History of Freethought Ancient and Modern, Volume 1 of 2
Third edition, Revised and Expanded, in two volumes

Note: Reading ease score: 59.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

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Summary: "A Short History of Freethought Ancient and Modern, Volume 1 of 2" by J. M. Robertson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the evolution of freethought across different cultures and time periods, tracing its origins, developments, and influence on modern thought. It navigates through the frameworks of ancient religions, the rise of skepticism, and the interplay between rationalism and belief, presenting a narrative that emphasizes the importance of critical inquiry throughout human history. The opening of the book sets the stage by exploring the origin and meaning of "freethought" and the various terms historically associated with it, such as "deist" and "infidel." Robertson highlights the developments in the English language regarding these concepts, particularly in the late 17th century, and discusses previous historiographical attempts to address freethought, pointing to a lack of comprehensive treatment by freethinkers themselves. Through this groundwork, he prepares readers to understand the psychological and social dynamics behind freethinking—positing that it constitutes a reaction against conventional doctrines and an assertion of intellectual freedom—paving the way for a detailed exploration of freethought's history across different civilizations in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Robertson, J. M. (John Mackinnon), 1856-1933

EBook No.: 51793

Published: Apr 19, 2016

Downloads: 135

Language: English

Subject: Free thought -- History

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: A Short History of Freethought Ancient and Modern, Volume 1 of 2
Third edition, Revised and Expanded, in two volumes

Note: Reading ease score: 59.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net/ for Project
Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously
made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "A Short History of Freethought Ancient and Modern, Volume 1 of 2" by J. M. Robertson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the evolution of freethought across different cultures and time periods, tracing its origins, developments, and influence on modern thought. It navigates through the frameworks of ancient religions, the rise of skepticism, and the interplay between rationalism and belief, presenting a narrative that emphasizes the importance of critical inquiry throughout human history. The opening of the book sets the stage by exploring the origin and meaning of "freethought" and the various terms historically associated with it, such as "deist" and "infidel." Robertson highlights the developments in the English language regarding these concepts, particularly in the late 17th century, and discusses previous historiographical attempts to address freethought, pointing to a lack of comprehensive treatment by freethinkers themselves. Through this groundwork, he prepares readers to understand the psychological and social dynamics behind freethinking—positing that it constitutes a reaction against conventional doctrines and an assertion of intellectual freedom—paving the way for a detailed exploration of freethought's history across different civilizations in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Robertson, J. M. (John Mackinnon), 1856-1933

EBook No.: 51793

Published: Apr 19, 2016

Downloads: 135

Language: English

Subject: Free thought -- History

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.