Robert G. Ingersoll

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The Works Of Robert G. Ingersoll Vol. 2

Beschreibung

"The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 2" is a collection of speeches and essays by Robert G. Ingersoll, an American orator and agnostic of the 19th century. In this volume, Ingersoll covers a variety of topics, including religion, politics, science, and literature. One of the prominent themes of this book is Ingersoll's skepticism towards religion and his advocacy for rationalism and free thought. He criticizes organized religion for suppressing individual liberty and hindering scientific progress. Ingersoll also argues that morality can exist without religion and that ethics are a natural product of human social evolution. In addition to his criticism of religion, Ingersoll addresses various social and political issues of his time, such as slavery, women's rights, and the death penalty. He advocates for equality and justice for all individuals, regardless of race, gender, or social status. Throughout the book, Ingersoll's writing is characterized by his eloquence, humor, and rationalism. His speeches and essays were highly popular in his time and continue to be studied and appreciated by scholars and readers today.

Autor

Known as ""the Great Agnostic,"" Robert G. Ingersoll was an American lawyer, author, and orator who advocated for agnosticism during the Golden Age of Free Thought. He lived from August 11, 1833, to July 21, 1899. In Dresden, New York, Robert Ingersoll was born. His father, John Ingersoll, was a radical Congregationalist preacher who supported abolition and regularly moved his family as a result of his views. While American revivalist Charles G. Finney was on a tour of Europe, Rev. John Ingersoll temporarily filled in as the preacher. After Finney's return, Rev. Ingersoll stayed as Finney's co-pastor and associate pastor. In 1853, ""Bob"" Ingersoll spent a time teaching in Metropolis, Illinois, where he delegated the ""larger part of the instruction, while Latin and history absorbed his own attention"" to one of his pupils, the future judge Angus M. L. McBane. Ingersoll had already worked as a teacher in Mount Vernon, Illinois, at some point before taking the position in Metropolis. On February 13, 1862, Ingersoll wed Eva Amelia Parker (1841-1923). Their two daughters were well-known feminists and suffragists, Eva Ingersoll-Brown, was the elder daughter.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 202
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Februar 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 12mm
• Gewicht: 292g
• ISBN-13: 9789358714258
• ISBN-10: 9358714255
• Artikelnr.: 70541825