Description

This expansive anthology gathers the bold voices of thinkers who challenged convention from the Enlightenment to the early twentieth century. Listeners will encounter fiery pamphlets, incisive essays, and landmark treatises that question religious authority, champion reason, and explore the intersections of science, politics, and society. The collection includes familiar names alongside lesser‑known writers, each presenting arguments that still resonate today.

Presented in a convenient, searchable format, the works flow from the early critiques of superstition to spirited defenses of secularism and humanist ideals. As you move through the selections, you’ll hear the evolution of ideas about liberty, morality, and the role of faith in public life, all delivered in the original language that shaped modern discourse. Whether you’re new to freethought or revisiting classic arguments, this listening experience offers a rich, thought‑provoking journey through the history of dissent.

Details

Full title

The Project Gutenberg Collection of Works by Freethinkers With Linked On-line and Off-line Indexes to 157 Volumes by 90 Authors; Plus Indexes to 15 other Author's Multi-Volume Sets.

Language

Duration

~2 hours (135K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Widger

Release date

2012-11-23

Rights

Public domain in the USA.