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Ingersoll on THE GREAT INFIDELS, from the Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Volume 3, Lectures

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In "Ingersoll on THE GREAT INFIDELS," Robert G. Ingersoll provides a thought-provoking and insightful analysis of some of history's most influential thinkers who challenged traditional religious beliefs. Ingersoll's lectures are well-researched and articulate, offering a compelling argument for skepticism and reason over blind faith.

Throughout the book, Ingersoll explores the lives and ideas of figures such as Voltaire, Thomas Paine, and Abraham Lincoln, highlighting the ways in which they defied societal norms and questioned religious dogma. He presents their philosophies in a clear and engaging manner, making complex ideas accessible to all readers.

One of the strengths of this book is Ingersoll's passionate defense of the right to dissent and think for oneself. He argues that skepticism is a necessary component of intellectual growth and encourages readers to challenge established beliefs in order to achieve greater understanding and personal freedom.

Overall, "Ingersoll on THE GREAT INFIDELS" is a compelling read for anyone interested in the history of free thought and the individuals who have shaped our modern understanding of religion and philosophy. Ingersoll's lectures are as relevant today as they were when they were first delivered, making this book a timeless and valuable contribution to the ongoing conversation about faith and reason.

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Col. Ingersoll begins his lectures on famous people as follows: "It is hard to overstate the debt we owe to the men and women of genius. Take from our world what they have given, and all the niches would be empty, all the walls naked—meaning and connection would fall from words of poetry and fiction, music would go back to common air, and all the forms of subtle and enchanting Art would lose proportion and become the unmeaning waste and shattered spoil of thoughtless Chance." One of the most famous orators of his day, a contemporary and personal friend of Mark Twain and General Grant, Ingersoll's lectures on famous people in this series include: SHAKESPEARE, ROBERT BURNS, ABRAHAM LINCOLN, VOLTAIRE, WALT WHITMAN; followed by an inspiring talk on THE GREAT INFIDELS; WHICH WAY? ; and ABOUT THE HOLY BIBLE. Each lecture in Volume 3, plus 2 lectures on HUMBOLDT and THOMAS PAINE from Volume 1 , will be presented on as a separate audiobook in the series called Ingersoll Lectures, Famous People.


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