Freedom of the Mind In History

Freedom of the Mind in History by Henry Osborn Taylor is a comprehensive exploration of the concept of intellectual freedom throughout history. The book traces the development of the idea of intellectual freedom from ancient Greece to modern times, examining how it has been understood and valued by different cultures and societies over time. The author argues that intellectual freedom is a fundamental human right, and that it has been essential to the progress of human civilization. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the role of intellectual freedom in the scientific revolution, the Enlightenment, and the American and French revolutions. It also explores the challenges and limitations to intellectual freedom, such as censorship, political oppression, and religious persecution. Overall, Freedom of the Mind in History is a thought-provoking and insightful examination of a crucial aspect of human history and culture.1923. A series of lectures given by the author at Leland Stanford Jr. University. He spoke of the free action of the human mind through history and tried to distinguish this agency from the grosser or more palpably determined factors shaping the fortunes of our race. Partial list of Contents: Considerations; The Partly Free and Partly Determined Growth of Political Institutions; The Freer Course of Religion, Philosophy and Science; The Older World; The Freedom of the Mind in Religious Reform; The Freedom of the Philosophic Mind; The Scientific Mind; Art and Literature; and The Prospect.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.