A History of Freedom of Thought (Illustrated)

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Reference
Cover of the book A History of Freedom of Thought (Illustrated) by J. B. Bury, Lulu.com
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: J. B. Bury ISBN: 9781304988607
Publisher: Lulu.com Publication: March 28, 2014
Imprint: Lulu.com Language: English
Author: J. B. Bury
ISBN: 9781304988607
Publisher: Lulu.com
Publication: March 28, 2014
Imprint: Lulu.com
Language: English
“At present, in the most civilized countries, freedom of speech is taken as a matter of course and seems a perfectly simple thing. We are so accustomed to it that we look on it as a natural right. But this right has been acquired only in quite recent times, and the way to its attainment has lain through lakes of blood. It has taken centuries to persuade the most enlightened peoples that liberty to publish one’s opinions and to discuss all questions is a good and not a bad thing. Human societies (there are some brilliant exceptions) have been generally opposed to freedom of thought, or, in other words, to new ideas, and it is easy to see why.”
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
“At present, in the most civilized countries, freedom of speech is taken as a matter of course and seems a perfectly simple thing. We are so accustomed to it that we look on it as a natural right. But this right has been acquired only in quite recent times, and the way to its attainment has lain through lakes of blood. It has taken centuries to persuade the most enlightened peoples that liberty to publish one’s opinions and to discuss all questions is a good and not a bad thing. Human societies (there are some brilliant exceptions) have been generally opposed to freedom of thought, or, in other words, to new ideas, and it is easy to see why.”

More books from Lulu.com

Cover of the book Problem Solving Master: Frame Problems Systematically and Solve Problem Creatively by J. B. Bury
Cover of the book North of Superior by J. B. Bury
Cover of the book Ovarian Cancer: 6 Important Facts That You Need to Know by J. B. Bury
Cover of the book Essays in Chinese Business Law by J. B. Bury
Cover of the book The Book of Financial Wisdom by J. B. Bury
Cover of the book Scenario for a Leather Fantasy by J. B. Bury
Cover of the book Field Poems by J. B. Bury
Cover of the book A Comparative View of Religions by J. B. Bury
Cover of the book Weight Loss Secrets: Best Tips to Burn Fat Every Day by J. B. Bury
Cover of the book A New Babysitter (Erotica) by J. B. Bury
Cover of the book Jewish Themes in Star Trek by J. B. Bury
Cover of the book Income Tax: What You Need to Know About Individual Income Taxes by J. B. Bury
Cover of the book Journal of the Seminary of the Free Church of Scotland (Continuing) - Volume 4, 2018 by J. B. Bury
Cover of the book The "People Power" Education Superbook: Book 15. Grade School Address Guide (Websites for Most American Schools) by J. B. Bury
Cover of the book The Care of the Brain of Child - When and How Shall I Begin to Train the Mind of My Child? by J. B. Bury
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy