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100 1 _aBury, J. B.
_q(John Bagnell),
_d1861-1927
245 1 2 _aA History of Freedom of Thought
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aHome University Library of Modern Knowledge, No. 69
500 _aRelease date is 2004-01-01
508 _aProduced by Jeffrey Kraus-yao.
520 _a"A History of Freedom of Thought" by J. B. Bury is a historical account written during the early 20th century. The book explores the evolution of the concept of free thought throughout history, particularly focusing on the struggles between authority and reason from ancient civilizations through the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Bury discusses how societal and religious forces have often suppressed critical thinking and expression, illustrating the gradual emergence of rationalism as a significant force in the development of human knowledge and individual liberty. The opening of the book introduces the fundamental notion that while individuals may think freely, the real measure of freedom lies in their ability to express and share those thoughts without fear of suppression. Bury highlights the inherent tensions present in society, where new ideas are often met with hostility due to fear of change and disruption to established norms. He explains that the development of free thought is intertwined with the battle against traditional authority, exploring philosophical underpinnings as well as social and political ramifications. Bury sets the stage for an examination of historical figures and movements that have either championed or battled against freedom of thought, effectively capturing the essence of the struggle for intellectual independence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFree thought -- History
653 _aRationalism -- History
830 0 _aHome University Library of Modern Knowledge, No. 69
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10684
999 _c52137
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