A Short History Of Freethought: Ancient And Modern (1899)

by J.M. Robertson and Howard B. Adelmann

Book Overview

A Short History of Freethought: Ancient and Modern is a book written by John Mackinnon Robertson in 1899. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of freethought, from ancient times to the modern era. Freethought is the concept of forming opinions and making decisions based on reason, independent of religious or cultural dogma. The book explores the evolution of freethought from its earliest days in ancient Greece and Rome, through the Renaissance and Enlightenment periods, and up to the late 19th century.Robertson examines the contributions of famous freethinkers throughout history, including philosophers, scientists, and writers, such as Epicurus, Lucretius, Spinoza, Voltaire, and Thomas Paine. He also discusses the challenges faced by freethinkers, including persecution, censorship, and social ostracism.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different era or aspect of freethought. Robertson's writing is clear and concise, making the book accessible to readers of all levels of knowledge about the subject.Overall, A Short History of Freethought: Ancient and Modern is an informative and engaging exploration of the history of freethought, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the evolution of this important concept throughout human history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116527924X
• ISBN13: 9781165279241
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"