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 "The Gods," Robert Green Ingersoll presents a passionate and articulate critique of religious dogma, challenging conventional notions of divinity and championing rational thought. This work, rich in its rhetorical brilliance, employs a blend of oratory and philosophical discourse, ultimately advocating for a naturalistic understanding of existence. Ingersoll's literary style is imbued with a fervent skepticism that resonates with the burgeoning secularism of the late 19th century, positioning the book as a pivotal discourse within the landscape of American free thought and atheism, influencing generations of thinkers and writers to come. Born in 1833, Ingersoll was a prominent orator, lawyer, and secularist whose life experiences—including his own encounters with religion and personal loss—shaped his views on spirituality. His extensive travels and engagement with contemporary intellectual movements fortified his resolve to question ingrained beliefs and champion humanistic values. In formally addressing the tensions between faith and reason, Ingersoll became a leading figure in the battle against the constraints of superstition that he perceived as holding society back. For readers intrigued by the interplay between faith, reason, and the human experience, "The Gods" stands as an essential treatise. It offers both an incisive critique of religion and a compelling argument for individualism and intellectual freedom. This book is not merely a historical document; it is a manifesto for those who seek to understand the universe without the lens of myth.

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
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Religion / Theologie
• Schlagworte: 19th Century American Literature • 19th century skepticism • American freethinker • American philosophical books • atheism and morality • Critical analysis • critique of religion in literature • Cultural Reflection • Deism • divinity questioning • enlightenment era • free thought • free thought movement • Godless society • historical literary fiction • human imagination • Intellectual debate • literary classics • logical reasoning argument • Mythology • non-fiction essay • organized religion analysis • persuasive writing style • philosophical discourse • public domain classics • rational inquiry • Rationalism • Religion critique • Religions • Religious Critique • Robert Green Ingersoll writings • secular humanism literature • Skepticism philosophy • Spirituality exploration • theological criticism