I don't know, do you?

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ricker, Marilla M. (Marilla Marks), 1840-1920.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"I Don't Know, Do You?" by Marilla M. Ricker is a philosophical treatise written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the critique of religious doctrines and practices, exploring themes of agnosticism, freethought, and the questioning of traditional beliefs. Through her writing, Ricker addresses the limitations imposed by organized religion and advocates for individual reason and inquiry. The opening of the work features a foreword dedicated to Ralph Washburn Chainey, commendating his contributions to the cause of freethought. Ricker presents her perspective on religion, highlighting her skepticism towards creeds and dogmas. She reflects on historical events and societal changes, arguing that as knowledge and intellectual advancement grow, the rigid structures of religious beliefs may become obsolete. Ricker's tone conveys both a sense of urgency and a call for liberation from outdated beliefs, setting the stage for a broader discussion on the implications of faith and reason throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Carlos Colón, the New York Public Library and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 67.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2021-02-15