A Short History of Freethought Ancient and Modern, Volume 1 of 2 by J. M. Robertson
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Robertson, J. M. (John Mackinnon), 1856-1933
English
"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 anci...
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.)
Oliver Mitchell
5 months agoAfter finishing this book, the author anticipates common questions and addresses them well. I’ll definitely revisit this in the future.
Margaret Rodriguez
4 months agoFrom the very first page, the atmosphere created by the descriptive language is totally immersive. It exceeded all my expectations.
Kevin Roberts
3 months agoCompared to other books on this topic, the depth of research presented here is truly commendable. I’d rate this higher if I could.
Karen Rodriguez
2 weeks agoOnce I began reading, the depth of research presented here is truly commendable. This made complex ideas feel approachable.
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Susan White
2 months agoAfter hearing about this multiple times, the logical flow of arguments makes it an essential resource for research. Highly recommended for everyone.