The Gods (eBook)

From 'The Gods and Other Lectures'

Robert Green Ingersoll (Autor)

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2022
42 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654701271-9 (EAN)

Infos

In Robert Green Ingersoll's 'The Gods,' the author delves into the complex and controversial topic of religion and divinity. Known for his eloquent and provocative speeches on atheism and skepticism, Ingersoll presents a compelling argument questioning traditional beliefs in gods and higher powers. The book is written in a straightforward and persuasive style, combining logic and reason to challenge readers to reconsider their faith in supernatural beings. Ingersoll's work serves as a significant critique of organized religion, offering a fresh perspective on the role of gods in society during the 19th century. His insightful commentary sparks intellectual debate and encourages readers to explore alternative perspectives on spirituality and morality.

Autor

Robert Green Ingersoll, born on August 11, 1833, in Dresden, New York, was a prominent American orator, lawyer, and freethinker known for his broad-ranging influence on American thought in the 19th century. Notably recognized for his advocacy of scientific realism, and humanism, Ingersoll critiqued superstition and dogmatic religion through his speeches and writings, often promoting secularism and the separation of church and state. His eloquence and bold ideas earned him the title 'The Great Agnostic'. One of Ingersoll's notable works, 'The Gods' (1872), encapsulates his philosophical perspectives, wherein he denounces the anthropomorphic conception of deities and champions a naturalistic worldview. His literary style, characterized by lucid prose and cogent argumentation, granted accessibility to complex ideas for a broad audience, firmly establishing Ingersoll as a significant literary figure in the Golden Age of Freethought. Ingersoll lectured extensively, and although many of his works were initially presented as speeches, they were later compiled into essays and books, contributing to his posthumous literary prestige. Despite his death on July 21, 1899, Ingersoll's legacy resonates through his profound impact on American secularism and free thought.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 28.5.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Philosophie
• Schlagworte: 19th Century American Literature • American freethinker • American philosophical books • Critical analysis • critique of religion in literature • Cultural Reflection • Deism • enlightenment era • free thought • free thought movement • Godless society • historical literary fiction • human imagination • literary classics • Mythology • non-fiction essay • public domain classics • rational inquiry • Rationalism • Religions • Religious Critique • Robert Green Ingersoll writings • secular humanism literature • Skepticism philosophy • theological criticism