Freethinkers Of The Nineteenth Century

By Janet Elizabeth Hogarth Courtney

Book Overview

""Freethinkers of the Nineteenth Century"" by Janet E. Courtney is a comprehensive study of the intellectual and cultural movement of freethought during the 19th century. The book explores the lives and ideas of influential freethinkers such as Charles Bradlaugh, Annie Besant, Robert Ingersoll, and Thomas Paine, who challenged traditional religious beliefs and championed rationalism, science, and individual freedom. Through detailed biographical accounts and analysis of their writings and speeches, Courtney traces the evolution of freethought as a philosophical and political movement, and its impact on society, politics, and culture. The book also examines the challenges and controversies faced by freethinkers, including censorship, persecution, and legal battles, as they sought to promote their ideas and challenge the dominance of organized religion. Overall, ""Freethinkers of the Nineteenth Century"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of ideas, intellectual and cultural movements, and the struggle for individual liberty and intellectual freedom.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: 1432520571
• ISBN13: 9781432520571
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"