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The Philosopher's Martyrdom

- A Satire (1907)

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The Philosopher's Martyrdom: A Satire is a book written by Paul Carus and published in 1907. The book is a satirical take on the world of philosophy and academia, and it tells the story of a philosopher who becomes a martyr for his beliefs. The protagonist, Dr. John Faust, is a respected philosopher who is known for his radical ideas and unorthodox methods. He is a critic of the traditional views of religion and morality, and he believes that reason and science should be the guiding principles of human life.Dr. Faust's ideas are not well-received by the establishment, and he is eventually accused of heresy and brought to trial. The trial becomes a spectacle, with various philosophers and theologians arguing over the merits of Dr. Faust's ideas. In the end, Dr. Faust is found guilty and sentenced to death.The book is a satire on the world of philosophy and academia, and it pokes fun at the sometimes ridiculous debates and arguments that take place in these circles. It also raises important questions about the role of reason and science in human life, and the dangers of dogmatic thinking.Overall, The Philosopher's Martyrdom: A Satire is a witty and thought-provoking book that challenges readers to think critically about the world around them.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781165072514
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 78
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x4 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 118 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 13. december 2024
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The Philosopher's Martyrdom: A Satire is a book written by Paul Carus and published in 1907. The book is a satirical take on the world of philosophy and academia, and it tells the story of a philosopher who becomes a martyr for his beliefs. The protagonist, Dr. John Faust, is a respected philosopher who is known for his radical ideas and unorthodox methods. He is a critic of the traditional views of religion and morality, and he believes that reason and science should be the guiding principles of human life.Dr. Faust's ideas are not well-received by the establishment, and he is eventually accused of heresy and brought to trial. The trial becomes a spectacle, with various philosophers and theologians arguing over the merits of Dr. Faust's ideas. In the end, Dr. Faust is found guilty and sentenced to death.The book is a satire on the world of philosophy and academia, and it pokes fun at the sometimes ridiculous debates and arguments that take place in these circles. It also raises important questions about the role of reason and science in human life, and the dangers of dogmatic thinking.Overall, The Philosopher's Martyrdom: A Satire is a witty and thought-provoking book that challenges readers to think critically about the world around them.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.

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