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100 1 _aHolyoake, George Jacob,
_d1817-1906
245 1 4 _aThe Principles of Secularism
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2011-07-20
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"The Principles of Secularism" by George Jacob Holyoake is a significant philosophical text written during the mid-to-late 19th century. The book serves as a comprehensive treatise on the concept of Secularism, which Holyoake distinguishes from both theology and atheism, providing a framework for understanding human welfare and morality through a secular lens. It aims to guide individuals towards a life based on reason, ethics, and social responsibility, eschewing the reliance on religious doctrines. In "The Principles of Secularism," Holyoake outlines the foundational principles of Secularism, advocating for a moral framework based on human experience and rational inquiry rather than religious dogma. He explains that Secularism emphasizes the importance of human welfare in the present life, promoting moral actions that are verifiable and beneficial to society. Throughout the text, Holyoake critiques theological influences that discourage reason and emphasizes the significance of individual rights to think, assert, and debate without fear of persecution. He calls for greater understanding and cooperation among those who embrace Secularist principles, highlighting the necessity of organizing efforts toward improving the conditions of humanity through material and moral progress. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSecularism
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36797
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