Robert Green Ingersoll

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An Oration on the Life and Services of Thomas Paine (eBook, ePUB)

A Tribute to Revolutionary Ideas and Thinkers

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In "An Oration on the Life and Services of Thomas Paine," Robert Green Ingersoll crafts a compelling tribute that captures the essence of Paine's contributions to revolutionary thought and American independence. Written in a fervent oratorical style, Ingersoll's speech interweaves historical analysis with passionate rhetoric, celebrating Paine as a courageous advocate for reason and liberty in an age shrouded in dogma. Contextually, the oration emerges from the late 19th century, a period marked by a growing secularism and the elevation of rational inquiry over traditional religious values, aligning Paine's legacy with Ingersoll's own philosophical stance against superstition. Robert Green Ingersoll, known as the "Great Agnostic," was a prominent political leader and orator whose views on religion and free thought were revolutionary for his time. His admiration for Thomas Paine'Äîa fellow advocate for secularism and rationalism'Äîwas deeply rooted in Ingersoll's commitment to individual liberty and social justice. Ingersoll's own experiences as a public figure and his resistance to dogmatic beliefs fueled his desire to honor Paine, showcasing the enduring relevance of Paine'Äôs ideas in contemporary discourse. For readers interested in the intersections of history, philosophy, and rhetoric, Ingersoll's oration is a vital exploration of Thomas Paine's impact on modern thought. This eloquent and impassioned tribute not only provides insights into Paine's revolutionary spirit but also serves as a vital examination of the ongoing struggle for reasoned discourse and human rights. The work is essential for scholars and enthusiasts eager to understand the foundational ideas that shaped modern democratic ideals.

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Robert Green Ingersoll (August 11, 1833 - July 21, 1899) was an American lawyer, writer, and orator who campaigned in support of agnosticism during the Golden Age of Free Thought. Colonel Ingersoll was born and raised in a devoutly Christian family, despite being the most well-known of American unbelievers for many years. His father, John Ingersoll, was a Congregationalist preacher and a man of note in his day, a keen thinker, a logical and eloquent speaker, broad-minded and generously accepting of other people's points of view. The prevalent perception that attributes Ingersoll's infidelity mostly to his father's strict orthodoxy and the austere and dreary conditions in which he grew up is completely incorrect. The elder Ingersoll's liberal ideas, on the other hand, were a continuous cause of contention between him and his parishioners. They forced him to repeatedly amend his charges and made him the defendant in church courts on multiple occasions. His ministerial career was effectively ended by a church trial that occurred while he was pastor of the Congregational Church in Madison, Ohio, and during which his third wife served as the prosecutor.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 117
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. April 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066099930
• Artikelnr.: 59237996