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100 1 _aCarlile, Richard,
_d1790-1843
245 1 3 _aAn Address to Men of Science :
_bCalling Upon Them to Stand Forward and Vindicate the Truth....
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2011-12-22
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"An Address to Men of Science" by Richard Carlile is a provocative treatise written during the early 19th century. This publication serves as an impassioned plea to the scientific community to take a stand against superstition and the oppressive influences of religious dogma that inhibit truth and progress. By calling for a revolutionary approach to education based on scientific reasoning rather than outdated beliefs, Carlile argues for a transformation in how knowledge is imparted to future generations. In this address, Carlile challenges the men of science to recognize their duty in the face of societal misconceptions perpetuated by priests and superstitions. He criticizes the current educational system, asserting that it subjects youth to religious dogma instead of engaging them in the scientific exploration of the natural world. Carlile emphasizes the importance of teaching subjects like chemistry, astronomy, and natural philosophy in a way that inspires curiosity and understanding, ultimately aiming for a society freed from the shackles of ignorance and superstition. He envisions a future where scientific knowledge could lead to universal peace and happiness, urging scientists to take an active role in this necessary revolution. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience
653 _aSuperstition
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38379
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