The Man from Mars: His Morals, Politics and Religion

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The Man from Mars: His Morals, Politics and Religion

by William Simpson

EN·~5 hours·18 chapters

Chapters

18 total

...THE... Man From Mars

0:45

PREFACE TO THIRD EDITION.

1:18:36

INTRODUCTORY.

11:09

CHAPTER I.

12:15

CHAPTER II.

17:52

CHAPTER III.

7:43

CHAPTER IV.

17:44

CHAPTER V.

14:56

CHAPTER VI.

10:56

CHAPTER VII.

10:52
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Description

A thoughtful essay that invites listeners to reconsider the foundations of morality, politics, and faith through the eyes of a self‑educated mind. Beginning with a candid confession of how formal schooling can mislead, the author walks us through a personal awakening that embraces reason, scientific progress, and a more compassionate view of humanity. The narrative blends personal reflection with broader cultural critique, highlighting how outdated doctrines have stifled both intellectual growth and social welfare.

The second part expands this inquiry, adding a fresh preface and a new chapter on women’s suffrage that situates the discussion firmly in the reformist spirit of its era. It argues that genuine improvement comes not from inherited dogma but from expanding knowledge, equalizing opportunity, and fostering practical goodness in everyday life. Listeners will find a compelling blend of philosophy and social commentary that challenges assumptions while offering a hopeful vision of a more enlightened society.

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Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (333K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by MFR, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

Apr 14, 2018

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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William Simpson

1828–1910

A little-known American writer remembered for an unusually early Mars novel, he used fiction to question earthly ideas about morality, politics, and religion. His work has since drawn attention from science-fiction reference sources as an early example of speculative social satire.

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