A Biographical Dictionary Of Modern Rationalists - Hardcover

Joseph McCabe

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 9354174884 ISBN 13: 9789354174889

Verlag: Alpha Editions, 2020

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Who shaped the modern mind? This compelling biographical reference book unveils the lives and legacies of the thinkers who propelled rationalism into the heart of twentieth-century intellectual movements. Joseph McCabe, himself a formidable scholar and advocate of reason, curates a modern rationalist anthology that traces the bold journeys of philosophers, scientists, and freethinkers who challenged dogma and championed the secular spirit. Within these pages, readers encounter concise yet vivid biographies of influential figures-many whose ideas helped forge the path for modern intellectual history and inspired minds like Bertrand Russell. The philosophical dictionary format offers both a sweeping overview and precise detail, making it invaluable for academic researchers, philosophy students, and anyone curious about the history of rationalism. Each entry illuminates the personal convictions and societal impacts of these secular thinkers, forming a unique collection that bridges past and present. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Whether you are a casual reader seeking inspiration or a collector of classic works, A Biographical Dictionary Of Modern Rationalists stands as both a scholarly resource and a cultural treasure, restoring a vital chapter of early twentieth-century thought for new generations.

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Joseph Martin McCabe was an English free thought writer and speaker who had previously served as a Roman Catholic priest. He has been described as "one of the great mouthpieces of free thought in England . McCabe became a critic of the Catholic Church and joined organizations like the Rationalist Association and the National Secular Society. He criticized Christianity from a rationalist standpoint, but he was also involved in the South Place Ethical Society, which emerged from dissenting Protestantism and was a forerunner of modern secular humanism. He was born on 12 November 1867 and died on 10 January 1955. McCabe was born in Macclesfield, Cheshire, to an Irish Catholic family, but he moved to Manchester as a child. He joined the Franciscan order at the age of 15 and completed a year of basic studies at Gorton Monastery. His novitiate year was spent in Killarney, followed by the balance of his priestly study at Forest Gate in Essex (now St Bonaventure's Catholic School). In 1890, he was ordained as a priest under the name Father Antony.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Alpha Editions
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2020
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 9354174884
• ISBN 13: 9789354174889
• Einband: Gebundene Ausgabe
• Anzahl der Seiten: 500
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
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