Robert Green Ingersoll

Lectures of Col. R. G. Ingersoll - Latest (eBook, ePUB)

Challenging Societal Norms: Ingersoll's Thought-Provoking Lectures on Reason, Morality, and Enlightenment

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Produktbeschreibung

In "Lectures of Col. R. G. Ingersoll - Latest," Robert G. Ingersoll, a prominent 19th-century orator and one of the foremost advocates of freethought, presents a compelling collection of his lectures that challenge the conventions of religious dogma and promote rationality. His literary style combines eloquence with passionate rhetoric, utilizing vivid imagery and metaphor to engage the intellect and emotions of his audience. These lectures not only illuminate Ingersoll's atheistic philosophy but also reflect the broader intellectual currents of the Gilded Age, where skepticism towards organized religion was gaining traction amidst scientific advancements and secular thought. Ingersoll, often referred to as the "Great Agnostic," drew upon his experiences as a lawyer, politician, and public speaker to craft arguments that question the validity of religious texts, advocate for individual freedom, and promote ethical humanism. His upbringing in a fervently religious household paradoxically fueled his advocacy for reason and morality independent of supernatural beliefs, making his works a critical examination of faith and morality during his time. This collection is a must-read for anyone interested in the rise of secular humanism and the philosophical debates surrounding religion. Ingersoll's wit and wisdom not only resonate with contemporary discussions on belief and reason but also provide readers with a historical context that is both enlightening and provocative. Engage with this essential text to explore the enduring relevance of Ingersoll's insights on faith, freedom, and humanity.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 348
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066229788
• Artikelnr.: 58755767

Autorenporträt

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.