George Jacob Holyoake And Modern Atheism - Sophia Dobson Collet - Bog

""George Jacob Holyoake and Modern Atheism: A Biographical and Critical Essay"" is a book written by Sophia Dobson Collet and published in 1855. The book is a biographical and critical essay on the life and work of George Jacob Holyoake, who was a prominent figure in the atheist movement of the 19th century. The book explores Holyoake's life, his ideas and his impact on modern atheism. It delves into his early life, his conversion to atheism, his involvement in the Chartist movement, his imprisonment for blasphemy, and his role in the establishment of secularism as a political and social movement. Collet's essay also provides a critical analysis of Holyoake's ideas, including his views on morality, politics, and social reform. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of atheism and the development of secularism as a political and social movement.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.