Freethought & Freethinkers: What is Freethought? Who are Freethinkers?
Documents and definitions of freethought. Who is a freethinker? Why is freethought important? What is the history of freethought?
What is a Freethinker? What is Freethought?
Are all freethinkers also atheists? Is an atheist necessarily a freethinker? Where does the term 'freethought' come from and what does it mean?
Are all freethinkers also atheists? Is an atheist necessarily a freethinker? Where does the term 'freethought' come from and what does it mean?
Kant on Freedom and Thought
Certainly one may say, 'Freedom to speak or write can be taken from us by a superior power, but never the freedom to think!' But how much, and how correctly, would we think if we did not think, as it were, in common with others, with whom we mutually communicate!
Certainly one may say, 'Freedom to speak or write can be taken from us by a superior power, but never the freedom to think!' But how much, and how correctly, would we think if we did not think, as it were, in common with others, with whom we mutually communicate!
David Hume on Skepticism
Does a man of sense run after every silly tale of hobgoblins or fairies, and canvass particularly the evidence? I never knew anyone, that examined and deliberated about nonsense who did not believe it before the end of his enquiries.
Does a man of sense run after every silly tale of hobgoblins or fairies, and canvass particularly the evidence? I never knew anyone, that examined and deliberated about nonsense who did not believe it before the end of his enquiries.
Nietzsche on Doubt, Faith, and Sin
Christianity has done its utmost to close the circle and declared even doubt to be sin. One is supposed to be cast into belief without reason, by a miracle, and from then on to swim in it as in the brightest and least ambiguous of elements: even a glance towards land, even the thought that one perhaps exists for something else as well as swimming... is sin!
Christianity has done its utmost to close the circle and declared even doubt to be sin. One is supposed to be cast into belief without reason, by a miracle, and from then on to swim in it as in the brightest and least ambiguous of elements: even a glance towards land, even the thought that one perhaps exists for something else as well as swimming... is sin!
Eric Hoffer on Dissent and Disagreement
The beginning of thought is in disagreement - not only with others but also with ourselves.
The beginning of thought is in disagreement - not only with others but also with ourselves.
Bill of Rights for Unbelievers
A document of rights and principles of freethought which is geared towards freethinkers who do not follow any religion.
A document of rights and principles of freethought which is geared towards freethinkers who do not follow any religion.
Freethought Quotes
Famous people and some less-famous sayings about freethough, freedom of religion, and the role of freethinkers in society.
Famous people and some less-famous sayings about freethough, freedom of religion, and the role of freethinkers in society.
Is 'Freethinker' Synonymous with Nontheist?
In this revision of an earlier essay, Jeff Lowder explores two widely-held assertions: that all nonbelievers are freethinkers and that no believers can be freethinkers or rely upon freethought.
In this revision of an earlier essay, Jeff Lowder explores two widely-held assertions: that all nonbelievers are freethinkers and that no believers can be freethinkers or rely upon freethought.
Katha Pollitt: Freethought Heroine
Read Ms. Pollit's 1995 acceptance speech for the Freethought Heroine award from the Freedom From Religion Foundation, an organization of freethinkers striving to defend the separation of chruch and state in America.
Read Ms. Pollit's 1995 acceptance speech for the Freethought Heroine award from the Freedom From Religion Foundation, an organization of freethinkers striving to defend the separation of chruch and state in America.
Naturalism
Peter Kirby explains why Naturalism is a reasonable position to take.
Peter Kirby explains why Naturalism is a reasonable position to take.
Ten Golden Words
A short but inspiring "essay" by Gerd Luedemann on religion and freethought.
A short but inspiring "essay" by Gerd Luedemann on religion and freethought.
What is a Freethinker?
The concept of freethought and the role of freethinkers is defined and explained by preacher-turned-atheist (and freethought activist) Dan Barker.
The concept of freethought and the role of freethinkers is defined and explained by preacher-turned-atheist (and freethought activist) Dan Barker.
Women and Freethought
Freethought is more important to women than many realize. Red more about how freethinkers have played an important role in the social status of women in society.
Freethought is more important to women than many realize. Red more about how freethinkers have played an important role in the social status of women in society.