Download or read book Examen critique de la vie des ouvrages de Saint Paul written by Nicolas Antoine BOULANGER and published by . This book was released on 1780 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Short History of Freethought written by John Mackinnon Robertson and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Passion Politics and Philosophie written by Leonore Loft and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2001-10-30 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jacques-Pierre Brissot was among the major architects of the French Revolution, yet history has vilified and then dismissed him. His early intellectual development was strongly influenced by Enlightenment ideas and aspirations. However, his own remarkable construct of a just, democratic society, universal suffrage, and a renewed humanity living in moral and political freedom foreshadowed many present-day ideologies. The prevailing view of Brissot has pigeonholed him as Brissot, the police spy, a label difficult to remove. Although this contention has been disputed at some length, Loft presents an alternative view of the forces that shaped Brissot's social and political activism. Tracing the gradual evolution of his ideology from its earliest stages reveals that he did not suddenly become a radical in the mid-1780s. An open, objective, and thorough evaluation of Brissot's work uncovers the roots of his lifelong commitment to reformist, egalitarian, and democratic ideals. To understand Brissot, the man and his work, one must assess the cultural, intellectual, and political influences that surrounded him. Loft offers the necessary fusion of text and context, providing a serious reconsideration of Brissot and his contributions to the history of human rights. Scholars and other researchers of the French Revolution and European political thought will find this study of particular value.
Download or read book The Dark Side of Church State Separation written by Stephen Strehle and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-09-08 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Dark Side of Church/State Separation analyzes the Enlightenment's attack upon the Judeo-Christian tradition and its impact upon the development of secular regimes in France, Germany, and Russia. Such regimes followed the anti-Semitic/anti-Christian agenda of the French Enlightenment in blaming the Judeo-Christian tradition for all the ills of European society and believing that human beings can develop their own set of values and purposes through rational means, apart from any revelation from God or Scripture. Stephen Strehle's analysis extends our understanding of church/state relations and its history. He confirms the spiritual roots of modern anti-Semitism within the ideology of the Enlightenment and recognizes the intimate relationship between anti-Semitism and anti-Christianity. Strehle questions the absolute doctrine of church/state separation, given its background in the bigotries of the philosophes. He notes the nefarious motives of subsequent regimes, which used the French doctrine to replace the religious community with the state and its secular ideology. This detailed historical analysis of original sources and secondary literature is woven together with special appreciation for the philosophical and theological ideas that contributed to the emergence of political institutions. Readers will gain an understanding of the most influential ideas shaping the modern world and present-day culture.
Download or read book Ecce homo written by Paul T. d' Holbach and published by Walter de Gruyter. This book was released on 2013-07-31 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ecce homo!, evidently the first published "Life of Jesus", appeared anonymously in 1770. The text, by the atheist Baron d'Holbach, presents events contained in the gospels from a rationalist, free-thinking point of view. In order to "demystify" the scriptures, d'Holbach depicts Jesus as a normal human being, who had a normal birth, whose miracles were staged, in short who was an unrealistic visionary. This represented a vehement attack on the Bible, Christian dogma and morality, and all aspects of Christian institutions.
Download or read book Baron D Holbach written by Max Pearson Cushing and published by . This book was released on 1914 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Wordsworth s Philosophic Song written by Simon Jarvis and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2006-12-21 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wordsworth wrote that he longed to compose 'some philosophic Song/Of Truth that cherishes our daily life'. Yet he never finished The Recluse, his long philosophical poem. Simon Jarvis argues that Wordsworth's aspiration to 'philosophic song' is central to his greatness, and changed the way English poetry was written. Some critics see Wordworth as a systematic thinker, while for others he is a poet first, and a thinker only (if at all) second. Jarvis shows instead how essential both philosophy and the 'song' of poetry were to Wordsworth's achievement. Drawing on advanced work in continental philosophy and social theory to address the ideological attacks which have dominated much recent commentary, Jarvis reads Wordsworth's writing both critically and philosophically, to show how Wordsworth thinks through and in verse. This study rethinks the relation between poetry and society itself by analysing the tensions between thinking philosophically and writing poetry.
Download or read book Examen critique de la vie des ouvrages de Saint Paul written by Peter Annet and published by . This book was released on 1770 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Enlightenment that Failed written by Jonathan Israel and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 1081 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Radical and conservative Enlightenment ideologies began to break apart as the desire for a fair society clashed with questions of religion and secularization. The Enlightenment that Failed shows how ideas promoting the interest of society as a whole came to be almost defeated by ideas buttressing the interests of the privileged few.
Download or read book Baron d Holbach a Study of Eighteenth Century Radicalism in France written by Max Pearson Cushing and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-03 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'Baron d'Holbach: a Study of Eighteenth Century Radicalism in France,' Max Pearson Cushing dives deep into the life and ideas of the controversial figure, Baron d'Holbach. Cushing's detailed analysis of d'Holbach's radical views on atheism, materialism, and opposition to the monarchy provides a comprehensive understanding of the intellectual climate in France during the 18th century. Written in a scholarly and precise style, the book delves into the philosophical debates and political tensions that shaped d'Holbach's thinking, offering valuable insights into the Enlightenment era. Cushing's attention to historical context and primary sources enriches the narrative, making this book a must-read for scholars and enthusiasts of French revolutionary thought. Max Pearson Cushing, a renowned expert on French Enlightenment philosophy, is well-equipped to tackle the complexities of d'Holbach's work. His previous research on atheism and radical thought in the 18th century serves as a solid foundation for this in-depth study. Cushing's expertise and passion for the subject shine through in his comprehensive analysis, making 'Baron d'Holbach' a standout contribution to the field of Enlightenment studies. For readers interested in exploring the intellectual origins of modern secularism and political radicalism, 'Baron d'Holbach' is an essential read. Cushing's meticulous research and insightful interpretation make this book a valuable resource for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the Enlightenment's impact on French society and politics.
Download or read book The Christ Myth written by Elizabeth Edson Gibson Evans and published by . This book was released on 1900 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Biographie Universelle Ancienne Et Moderne written by and published by . This book was released on 1843 with total page 1418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A catalogue of books written by John Cuthell and published by . This book was released on 1800 with total page 510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A History of Philosophy from Thales to the Present Time written by Friedrich Ueberweg and published by . This book was released on 1876 with total page 586 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A History of Philosophy written by Friedrich Ueberweg and published by . This book was released on 1874 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Atheism Religion and Enlightenment in Pre revolutionary Europe written by Mark Curran and published by Boydell & Brewer Ltd. This book was released on 2012 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the reception of the works of the Baron d'Holbach throughout Francophone Europe. It insists that d'Holbach's historical importance has been understated, argues the case for the existence of a significant 'Christian Enlightenment', and much more.
Download or read book Histories of Heresy in the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries written by J. Laursen and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-04-30 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Toleration of differing religious ideas exists in parts of the contemporary world, but it is still not clear how this came about. Recent work has uncovered the enormous importance one branch of historiography has had in bringing about such tolerance as we have: histories of heresy. This book brings together experts in this field in order to attempt to map out the contours and features of the influence of these histories on early modern and modern conceptions of toleration. Perhaps by showing heretics and heresies to be more benign than once thought, these histories could tease tolerance from the intolerant. The essays in this book attempt to piece together the intentions and effects of key works from this literature in the promotion or rejection of toleration in theory and practice.
