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Liberal individualism, or 'classical liberalism' as it is often
called, refers to a political philosophy in which liberty plays the
central role. This book demonstrates a conceptual unity within the
manifestations of classical liberalism by tracing the history of
several interrelated and reinforcing themes. Concepts such as
order, justice, rights and freedom have imparted unity to this
diverse political ideology by integrating context and meaning.
However, they have also sparked conflict, as classical liberals
split on a number of issues, such as legitimate exceptions to the
'presumption of liberty', the meaning of 'the public good', natural
rights versus utilitarianism, the role of the state in education,
and the rights of resistance and revolution. This book explores
these conflicts and their implications for contemporary liberal and
libertarian thought.
Is it possible for the nonbeliever to lead a happy and meaningful
life?
This is one question George H. Smith, defender of reason and
personal liberty and author of an influential contemporary classic
on nonbelief, seeks to answer in Why Atheism? Smith reviews the
historical roots of nonbelief going back to the ancient Greeks,
argues that philosophy can serve as an important alternative to
religion, and defends reason as the most reliable method humans
have for establishing truth and conducting one's life.
Why Atheism? tackles a wide range of subjects, some of which have
never been thoroughly analyzed from an atheistic point of view.
Beginning with the problem of atheism's credibility, Smith points
out the various ways in which religious opponents have sought to
exclude atheism from serious consideration. He also analyzes a
number of classical philosophical issues, such as the nature of
knowledge and belief, concluding that modern atheism is largely an
unintended consequence of the religious diversity brought about by
the Protestant Reformation.
Two chapters are devoted to ethics, one focusing on the ethics of
belief with particular attention given to the views of Thomas
Aquinas and John Locke. Other chapters discuss the persecution of
religious dissenters and the features of an ethical system without
belief in God. Smith's characteristic lucidity, analytical rigor,
and wit make Why Atheism? an accessible and enjoyable guide to
living a positive life without belief in a supreme being.
Liberal individualism, or 'classical liberalism' as it is often
called, refers to a political philosophy in which liberty plays the
central role. This book demonstrates a conceptual unity within the
manifestations of classical liberalism by tracing the history of
several interrelated and reinforcing themes. Concepts such as
order, justice, rights and freedom have imparted unity to this
diverse political ideology by integrating context and meaning.
However, they have also sparked conflict, as classical liberals
split on a number of issues, such as legitimate exceptions to the
'presumption of liberty', the meaning of 'the public good', natural
rights versus utilitarianism, the role of the state in education,
and the rights of resistance and revolution. This book explores
these conflicts and their implications for contemporary liberal and
libertarian thought.
In this classic treatise on atheism,George H. Smith sets out to
demolish what he considers the most widespread and destructive of
all the myths devised by human beings - the concept of a supreme
being. With painstaking scholarship and rigorous arguments, Mr.
Smith examines, dissects, and refutes the myriad "proofs" offered
by theists - sophisticated, professional theologians - as well as
the average religious layperson. He explores the historical and
psychological havoc wrought by religion in general and concludes
that religious belief cannot have any place in the life of modern,
rational man. "It is not my purpose to convert people to atheism .
. . (but to) demonstrate that the belief in God is irrational to
the point of absurdity. If a person wishes to continue believing in
a god, that is his prerogative, but he can no longer excuse his
belief in the name of reason and moral necessity."
This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the
classic, timeless works that have stood the test of time and offer
them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so
that everyone can enjoy them.
The Making of the Modern Law: Legal Treatises, 1800-1926 includes
over 20,000 analytical, theoretical and practical works on American
and British Law. It includes the writings of major legal theorists,
including Sir Edward Coke, Sir William Blackstone, James Fitzjames
Stephen, Frederic William Maitland, John Marshall, Joseph Story,
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. and Roscoe Pound, among others. Legal
Treatises includes casebooks, local practice manuals, form books,
works for lay readers, pamphlets, letters, speeches and other works
of the most influential writers of their time. It is of great value
to researchers of domestic and international law, government and
politics, legal history, business and economics, criminology and
much more.++++The below data was compiled from various
identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title.
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edition identification: ++++Harvard Law School
LibraryCTRG95-B1300Includes index.New York; London: G.P. Putnam's
Sons, 1901. xiii, 266 p.: ill.; 20 cm
The Making of the Modern Law: Legal Treatises, 1800-1926 includes
over 20,000 analytical, theoretical and practical works on American
and British Law. It includes the writings of major legal theorists,
including Sir Edward Coke, Sir William Blackstone, James Fitzjames
Stephen, Frederic William Maitland, John Marshall, Joseph Story,
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. and Roscoe Pound, among others. Legal
Treatises includes casebooks, local practice manuals, form books,
works for lay readers, pamphlets, letters, speeches and other works
of the most influential writers of their time. It is of great value
to researchers of domestic and international law, government and
politics, legal history, business and economics, criminology and
much more.++++The below data was compiled from various
identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title.
This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure
edition identification: ++++Harvard Law School
Libraryocm11948781New York: Humboldt Publishing Co, 1890]. xvii, 92
p.; 24 cm.
The Making of the Modern Law: Legal Treatises, 1800-1926 includes
over 20,000 analytical, theoretical and practical works on American
and British Law. It includes the writings of major legal theorists,
including Sir Edward Coke, Sir William Blackstone, James Fitzjames
Stephen, Frederic William Maitland, John Marshall, Joseph Story,
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. and Roscoe Pound, among others. Legal
Treatises includes casebooks, local practice manuals, form books,
works for lay readers, pamphlets, letters, speeches and other works
of the most influential writers of their time. It is of great value
to researchers of domestic and international law, government and
politics, legal history, business and economics, criminology and
much more.++++The below data was compiled from various
identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title.
This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure
edition identification: ++++Yale Law School Libraryocm32663449The
crowned essay for which the prize of five hundred dollars was
awarded on May 17, 1895, from the Henry M. Phillips prize essay
fund, by the committee of judges appointed by the 'American
Philosophical Society Held at Philadelphia for the Promotion of
Philadelphia: American Philosophical Society], 1895]. 162 p.; 23
cm.
The Making of the Modern Law: Legal Treatises, 1800-1926 includes
over 20,000 analytical, theoretical and practical works on American
and British Law. It includes the writings of major legal theorists,
including Sir Edward Coke, Sir William Blackstone, James Fitzjames
Stephen, Frederic William Maitland, John Marshall, Joseph Story,
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. and Roscoe Pound, among others. Legal
Treatises includes casebooks, local practice manuals, form books,
works for lay readers, pamphlets, letters, speeches and other works
of the most influential writers of their time. It is of great value
to researchers of domestic and international law, government and
politics, legal history, business and economics, criminology and
much more.++++The below data was compiled from various
identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title.
This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure
edition identification: ++++Harvard Law School
Libraryocm11958490Includes index. Also issued in set in 1992 as
fiche nos. 67211-67215.Chicago: Callaghan, 1887. xxx, 17-398 p.; 19
cm.
This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy
Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive
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reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional
imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor
pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues
beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving and promoting the world's literature.
This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy
Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive
selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to
reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional
imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor
pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues
beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving and promoting the world's literature.
A harrowing tale of a world gone mad and on the brink of total
atomic destruction!
A harrowing tale of a world gone mad and on the brink of total
atomic destruction!
This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy
Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive
selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to
reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional
imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor
pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues
beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving and promoting the world's literature.
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