Project Gutenberg 2011-07-20 Public domain in the USA. 144 Holyoake, George Jacob 1817 1906 Holyoake, G. J. (George Jacob) The Limits of Atheism; Or, Why Should Sceptics Be Outlaws? Produced by David Widger "The Limits of Atheism; Or, Why Should Sceptics Be Outlaws?" by George Jacob Holyoake is a philosophical treatise written in the late 19th century. This book explores the moral and civil rights of atheists and skeptics, advocating for their legal recognition and equality in society. Holyoake emphasizes a nuanced understanding of atheism, differentiating between mere negation of belief and a more affirmative stance he terms "Cosmism," which affirms the wonder and self-sufficiency of nature without necessarily denying the possibility of a higher power. In this work, Holyoake argues that atheists should not be perceived as outlaws or inferior citizens due to their beliefs. He critiques the negative connotations associated with atheism and promotes a more positive form of skepticism that values reason and reflection. By dissecting the contemporary perception of atheism, he challenges the notion that skeptical individuals must be considered morally low or socially deviant. Holyoake discusses the need for civil rights for non-believers, asserting that dismissing their perspectives contributes to a broader societal oppression. He aims to cultivate a respectful dialogue around atheism and its implications for moral philosophy and personal integrity, positioning it as a legitimate avenue for understanding the universe. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 58.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Atheism BL Text Category: Philosophy & Ethics Category: Religion/Spirituality 72953 2025-08-15T05:20:28.951899 text/html 68087 2013-01-29T09:53:06 text/html 131797 2025-08-15T05:20:34.635838 application/epub+zip 130262 2025-08-15T05:20:32.295850 application/epub+zip 87409 2025-08-15T05:20:31.117851 application/epub+zip 313283 2025-08-15T05:20:36.224854 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 305572 2025-08-15T05:20:33.848868 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 100713 2022-09-16T17:37:22.808284 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 62199 2025-08-15T05:20:28.712876 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 61935 2011-07-20T10:02:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18299 2025-08-15T05:20:36.355831 application/rdf+xml 23392 2025-08-15T05:20:31.618853 image/jpeg 4710 2025-08-15T05:20:31.366850 image/jpeg 25660 2013-01-29T09:53:06 application/octet-stream application/zip 24527 2011-07-20T10:02:22 application/octet-stream application/zip 130156 2025-08-15T05:20:28.958896 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia