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This book contains the views on religion of many great, good learned and wise persons. Among these are citizens, statesmen, presi dents, kings, queens, emperors, philosophers, poets, physicians, lawyers, judges, theologians, ministers, authors, musicians and others. Many of these men and women have lived and died, or are still living, without religion, in any sense, or in its usual sense; and they are known to mankind, and their names and memories live, through their energy, character, views, deeds, morals and personal worth.
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Excerpt from Views of Religion Lowell Whatever we have dared to think, That dare we also say. Hooker Independence of mind, freedom from a slavish respect to the taste and opinion of others, next to goodness of heart, will best ensure our happiness in the conduct of life. Carlyle A man's honest, earnest opinion is the most precious of all he possesses: let him communicate this if he is to communicate anything. Higginson Above all thought rises the freedom to think: above all utterance ranks the liberty to utter. Euripides Who dares not speak his free thought is a slave. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a fascinating exploration of the relationship between religion and morality. It challenges the traditional assumption that goodness and right conduct are dependent on religious belief, instead arguing that ethics have a scientific basis and are accessible to all, regardless of faith. The author draws upon the thoughts and experiences of a diverse group of historical figures ΓΆβ β including philosophers, statesmen, and even monarchs ΓΆβ β to illustrate how many individuals of exceptional character and intellect have either rejected religion entirely or held skeptical views. The book examines how religion has been used historically as a tool of control and oppression, highlighting the dangers of blind faith and the importance of critical thinking. The book delves into a multitude of themes related to the nature of truth, the role of reason in shaping moral principles, and the potential for human beings to find happiness and success without adhering to religious dogma. Ultimately, it offers a powerful argument for the independence of morality from religious belief and the inherent value of human reason in navigating life's complexities. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331980339_0
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