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100	1		_aCohen, Chapman, _d1868-1954
245	1	2	_aA Grammar of Freethought
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2011
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2011-07-28
505	0		_aOutgrowing the gods -- Life and mind -- What is Freethought? -- Rebellion and reform -- The struggle for the child -- The nature of religion -- The utility of religion -- Freethought and God -- Freethought and death -- This world and the next -- Evolution -- Darwinism and design -- Ancient and modern -- Morality without God -- Christianity and morality -- Religion and persecution -- What is to follow religion?
508			_aProduced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, S.D., and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"A Grammar of Freethought" by Chapman Cohen is a philosophical treatise written in the early 20th century. The work explores the principles of Freethought, which challenge traditional religious beliefs and advocate for a rational, skeptical approach to understanding the world. Cohen examines the evolution of religious thought and its decline in the face of scientific reasoning and social progress, aiming to articulate a worldview based on reason rather than authority. The opening of the book introduces the concept of Freethought by discussing the historical prevalence of religion as both a defining feature of human culture and a source of colossal mistakes in human understanding. Cohen highlights how advanced civilizations increasingly outgrow their reliance on deities by showcasing the diminishing influence of gods as societies become more rational. He argues that critical examination and skepticism are essential for personal and societal growth, suggesting that religion often hinders moral and social development. This introduction effectively sets the tone for the ensuing exploration of Freethought, highlighting an ongoing struggle against the irrationality and limitations imposed by traditional beliefs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aFree thought
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