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The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 11 (of 12) Dresden Edition—Miscellany

by Robert Green Ingersoll

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The eleventh volume of Robert G. Ingersoll's works, titled "Miscellany," presents a collection of essays and speeches addressing various topics such as civil rights, free thought, and moral philosophy. Ingersoll's writing is marked by a critical and engaging tone, exploring themes from ethics to education, while advocating for reason and secularism in society. Listeners can expect a thought-provoking experience, rich with historical context and intellectual inquiry.

This audiobook will appeal to those interested in free thought, rational discourse, and the evolution of social values. The auditory format brings Ingersoll's passionate delivery to life, allowing listeners to absorb his arguments and ideas in a dynamic way, fostering reflection and discussion about the issues he addresses.

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Book from Project Gutenberg: The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 11 (of 12) Dresden Edition—Miscellany Address on the Civil Rights Act -- Trial of C. B. Reynolds for blasphemy -- God in the Constitution -- A reply to Bishop Spalding -- Crimes against criminals -- A wooden god -- Some interrogation points -- Art and morality -- The divided household of faith -- Why am I an agnostic? -- Huxley and agnosticism -- Ernest Renan -- Tolstoï and "The Kreutzer Sonata." -- Thomas Paine -- The three philanthropists -- Should the Chinese be excluded? -- A word about education -- What I want for Christmas -- Fool friends -- Inspiration -- The truth of history -- How to edit a Liberal paper -- Secularism -- Criticism of "Robert Elsmere," "John Ward, Preacher," and "An African Farm" -- The libel laws -- Rev. Dr. Newton's sermon on a new religion -- An essay on Christmas -- Has Freethought a constructive side? -- The improved man -- Eight hours must come -- The Jews -- Crumbling creeds -- Our schools -- Vivisection -- The census enumerator's official catechism -- The agnostic Christmas -- Spirituality -- Sumter's gun -- What infidels have done -- Cruelty in the Elmira Reformatory -- Law's delay -- The bigotry of colleges -- A young man's chances to-day -- Science and sentiment -- Sowing and reaping -- Should infidels send their children to Sunday school? -- What would you substitute for the Bible as a moral guide? -- Governor Rollins' fast-day proclamation -- A look backward and a prophecy -- Political morality -- A few reasons for doubting the inspiration of the Bible.

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