The Philosopher's Martyrdom - Carus, Paul
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The Philosopher's Martyrdom: A Satire, written by Paul Carus in 1907, is a thought-provoking and humorous work of fiction that satirizes the philosophical and religious beliefs of its time. The book is divided into two parts, the first of which tells the story of a young philosopher named Euphrates who is sentenced to death for his beliefs. Despite his impending execution, Euphrates remains steadfast in his convictions and uses his final moments to challenge the beliefs of his accusers.The second part of the book takes a more comedic tone, as it follows the exploits of a group of philosophers…mehr

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The Philosopher's Martyrdom: A Satire, written by Paul Carus in 1907, is a thought-provoking and humorous work of fiction that satirizes the philosophical and religious beliefs of its time. The book is divided into two parts, the first of which tells the story of a young philosopher named Euphrates who is sentenced to death for his beliefs. Despite his impending execution, Euphrates remains steadfast in his convictions and uses his final moments to challenge the beliefs of his accusers.The second part of the book takes a more comedic tone, as it follows the exploits of a group of philosophers who set out to create a new religion based on reason and logic. Their efforts are met with ridicule and opposition from the established religious authorities, but they remain undeterred in their quest for enlightenment.Throughout the book, Carus uses satire and irony to poke fun at the dogmatic and rigid thinking of both religious and philosophical institutions. He also explores themes of free thought, intellectual freedom, and the importance of questioning authority.Overall, The Philosopher's Martyrdom: A Satire is a witty and insightful critique of the intellectual and religious climate of its time, and a timeless reminder of the importance of critical thinking and intellectual curiosity.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.
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