| Author |
Wheeler, J. M. (Joseph Mazzini), 1850-1898 |
| LoC No. |
12016799
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| Title |
A Biographical Dictionary of Freethinkers of All Ages and Nations
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Adam Buchbinder, Jeroen Hellingman, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
(This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)
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| Summary |
"A Biographical Dictionary of Freethinkers of All Ages and Nations" by J. M. Wheeler is a reference work written in the late 19th century. This dictionary aims to catalog notable individuals from various eras and cultures who have contributed to the movement of Freethought, embracing skepticism and often challenging religious orthodoxy. The author expresses a desire to highlight both well-known and obscure figures who exemplify the spirit of free inquiry. The opening of this comprehensive biographical dictionary begins with a preface that outlines the author's intent and the inspiration drawn from John Stuart Mill's assertion about the significant number of public thinkers who bear skepticism towards religion. Wheeler acknowledges the inaccuracies in previous compilations and describes his work as an effort to create a more accurate, albeit imperfect, record of influential freethinkers throughout history. He lists various philosophers, theologians, and writers who defied dogmatic beliefs, touching upon their contributions and challenges faced due to their beliefs. The detailed entries reveal the author's commitment to documenting both well-known proponents of Freethought and those who have largely vanished from mainstream historical discourse. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
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| Subject |
Free thought -- Biography
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
34513 |
| Release Date |
Nov 30, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 23, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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