Excursions into Libertarian Thought

George H. Smith continues his discussion of Benedict Spinoza by explaining how he defended freedom of religion and speech.

Originally published in essay form on July 10, 2015.

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George H. Smith explains why Benedict Spinoza’s Theologico-Political Treatise became one of the most scandalous books ever published.

Originally published in essay form on May 29, 2015.

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George H. Smith discusses Benedict Spinoza’s controversial ideas about God, religion, and his criticism of the Design Argument.

Originally published in essay form on May 22, 2015.

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George H. Smith explains Francis Bacon’s defense of certainty and his contributions to a secular worldview.

Originally published in essay form on May 15, 2015.

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Pyrrhonic skepticism had a tremendous influence on religious debates in post-Reformation Europe.

Originally published in essay form on May 1, 2015.

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George H. Smith explains the political implications of the deistic repudiation of special revelation and miracles.

Originally published in essay form on April 24, 2015.

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George H. Smith explains the controversial arguments of the deist John Toland, as defended in Christianity not Mysterious.

Originally published in essay form on April 17, 2015.

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George H. Smith explains why Edward Gibbon rejected miraculous accounts in his masterpiece, The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire.

Originally published in essay form on April 10, 2015.

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George H. Smith explains the basic tenets of deism and why it posed a political threat.

Originally published in essay form on March 27, 2015.

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George H. Smith explains the origins of deism and its basic ideas.

Originally published in essay form on March 20, 2015.

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