Reason, the Only Oracle of Man; or, A Compendius System of Natural Religion
by Ethan Allen
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Colonel Ethan Allen, the author of Oracles of Reason, was the son of Joseph Allen, a native of Coventry, Connecticut, a farmer in moderate circumstances. He afterwards resided in Litchfield, where Ethan was born in the year 1739. The family consisted of eight children, of whom our author was the eldest. But few incidents connected with his early life are known. We are apprised, however, that notwithstanding his education was very limited, his ambition to prove himself worthy of that show more attention which superior intellect ever commands, induced him diligently to explore every subject that came under his notice. A stranger to fear, his opinions were ever given without disguise or hesitation; and an enemy to oppression, he sought every opportunity to redress the wrongs of the oppressed. show lessTags
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Loaded with clear and thought-provoking points. I would argue against a few but it's a must-read for anyone who wants to challenge convention.
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- Religion & Spirituality, Nonfiction, Philosophy, History, Politics and Government
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- 210 — Religion Philosophy & theory of religion Philosophy and theory of religion
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- BL2773 .A5 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Religions. Mythology. Rationalism Religions. Mythology. Rationalism Rationalism
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