Unbelief In The Eighteenth Century As Contrasted With Its Earlier And Later History (LARGE PRINT EDITION)

Exploring a range of philosophical movements, this work delves into English Deism, French Encyclopedism, and German Rationalism, highlighting thinkers like Strauss, Renan, and J.S. Mill. Cairns, a Scottish Presbyterian clergyman, approaches these subjects with a sympathetic tone towards unbelief and freethought, rather than as a religious polemic. His extensive knowledge is well-documented through footnotes, making it a scholarly resource despite the absence of an index. This comprehensive examination offers insights into 19th-century thought on atheism and skepticism.