Published in 1772 this discourse by Paul Henri Thiry challenges religion. His atheistic views on the nature of God, the existence of a soul, miracles, priests, heaven and hell, and the divine right of kings are discussed in detail. Good Sense is a comprehensive study of atheism.
Published in 1772 this discourse by Paul Henri Thiry challenges religion. His atheistic views on the nature of God, the existence of a soul, miracles,...
This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.
This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable p...
"Atheism leaves men to Sense, to Philosophy, to Laws, to Reputation, all which may be guides to moral Virtue, tho' Religion were not: but Superstition dismounts all these, and erects an absolute Monarchy in the Minds of Men. Therefore, Atheism did never perturb States; but Superstition hath been the confusion of many.
"Atheism leaves men to Sense, to Philosophy, to Laws, to Reputation, all which may be guides to moral Virtue, tho' Religion were not: but Superstition...
Penser avec liberte, c'est n'avoir point les opinions du grand nombre; c'est etre degage des prejuges que la tyrannie croit necessaires a son soutien. Le texte presente dans cette edition est une charge contre les opinions dogmatiques non fondees sur l'experience et la raison, prejuges qui selon l'auteur privent les hommes de liberte et les conduisent inevitablement au malheur. Car pour etre heureux, il faut etre capable de raisonner par soi-meme sans etre soumis aux differents points de vue que certains pourraient avoir un vif interet a vous voir adopter. En un sens, la libre circulation des...
Penser avec liberte, c'est n'avoir point les opinions du grand nombre; c'est etre degage des prejuges que la tyrannie croit necessaires a son soutien....
