A History Of Freedom Of Thought

A History of Freedom of Thought is a comprehensive book by John Bagnell Bury that explores the evolution of intellectual freedom throughout history. The book discusses the concept of freedom of thought and how it has been shaped by various historical events, including the rise of Christianity, the Renaissance, the Reformation, the Enlightenment, and the scientific revolution. It also discusses the role of individuals such as Galileo, Descartes, and Voltaire in the development of freedom of thought. The book covers the challenges and obstacles that have been faced by those who have advocated for intellectual freedom, including censorship, persecution, and political repression. It also discusses the impact of freedom of thought on society and the development of democracy. Overall, A History of Freedom of Thought is a thought-provoking and informative book that offers a detailed analysis of the evolution of intellectual freedom throughout history.In the same year John Locke's famous (first) Letter concerning Toleration appeared in Latin. Three subsequent letters developed and illustrated his thesis. The main argument is based on the principle that the business of civil government is quite distinct from that of religion, that the State is a society constituted only for preserving and promoting the civil interests of its members --civil interests meaning life, liberty, health, and the possession of property.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.