"A History of Freedom of Thought" by J. B. (John Bagnell) Bury is a detailed exploration into the development of independent thinking across time, emphasizing the conflicts between established power structures and the pursuit of logic. It examines periods from ancient times through the Renaissance, detailing the ways communities and religious groups often tried to silence original ideas, closely following the slow rise of logical thinking as an essential part of human understanding and personal freedom. The book begins by explaining that true freedom exists when people can share their ideas without worrying about being stopped or punished. It shows the natural conflicts in societies, where new ideas often face resistance because they might change or threaten old customs. The growth of free thought is shown as a fight against traditional power, investigating both the deep philosophical ideas behind it and its effects on society and politics, to show important people and events that have either supported or fought against the freedom to think for oneself.
A History of Freedom of Thought
By J. B. (John Bagnell) Bury
From ancient times to the Renaissance, discover a world where daring to think differently could spark conflict with religious and traditional forces.
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About the AuthorJohn Bagnell Bury was an Anglo-Irish historian, classical scholar, Medieval Roman historian and philologist. He objected to the label "Byzantinist" explicitly in the preface to the 1889 edition of his Later Roman Empire. He was Erasmus Smith's Professor of Modern History at Trinity College Dublin (1893–1902), before being Regius Professor of Modern History at the University of Cambridge and a Professorial Fellow of King's College, Cambridge from 1902 until his death.
John Bagnell Bury was an Anglo-Irish historian, classical scholar, Medieval Roman historian and philologist. He objected to the label "Byzantinist" explicitly in the preface to the 1889 edition of his Later Roman Empire. He was Erasmus Smith's Professor of Modern History at Trinity College Dublin (1893–1902), before being Regius Professor of Modern History at the University of Cambridge and a Professorial Fellow of King's College, Cambridge from 1902 until his death.
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