The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 01 (of 12) by Robert Green Ingersoll
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"The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 01 (of 12)" by Robert Green Ingersoll is a collection of lectures written in the late 19th century. In this volume, Ingersoll explores themes of religion, mythology, and the philosophical implications of the existence of gods, challenging traditional beliefs and advocating for reason and free thought. His works are characterized by incisive critiques of religious dogma and arguments for humanism and rationalism. The opening of
this volume introduces one of Ingersoll's key themes: the notion that gods are a product of human creation, mirroring their creators' characteristics, desires, and societal structures. He argues that throughout history, gods have been used to justify conflict, oppression, and ignorance, highlighting the violent and often vile instructions attributed to these deities in religious texts. Ingersoll calls for the rejection of these superstitions in favor of intellectual freedom and reasoned understanding of the world, asserting that true morality and progress come from humanity itself, rather than the worship of an unseen god. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ingersoll, Robert Green, 1833-1899 |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 01 (of 12) Dresden Edition—Lectures |
| Contents | The gods -- Humboldt -- Thomas Paine -- Individuality -- Heretics and heresies -- The ghosts -- The libery of man, woman, and child -- Liberty of woman -- The liberty of children -- Conclusion -- About farming in Illinois -- What must we do to be saved?: What we must do to be saved. The Gospel of Matthew. The Gospel of Mark. The Gospel of Luke. The Gospel of John. The Catholics. The Episcopalians. The Methodists. The Presbyterians. The Evangelical Alliance. What do you propose? |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism |
| Subject | Free thought |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 38801 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-38801-4 |
| Release Date | Feb 9, 2012 |
| Last Update | Nov 16, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 457 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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