Joseph Priestley

""Joseph Priestley: The Old Unitarianism And The New"" is a biography written by Charles Carroll Everett that explores the life and work of Joseph Priestley. Priestley was a renowned 18th-century English theologian, chemist, and political theorist who played a critical role in the development of Unitarianism. The book delves into Priestley's early life, his education, and his religious and scientific beliefs. It also examines his contributions to the fields of chemistry and physics, including his discovery of oxygen, and his political activism, which led to his exile to America. The author analyzes Priestley's philosophical and theological writings, including his views on the nature of God and his rejection of traditional Christian doctrines. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Priestley's life and legacy and offers insights into the intellectual and cultural climate of the late 18th century.THIS 48 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Immortality and other Essays, by Charles Carroll Everett. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766105369.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.