Project Gutenberg 2011-11-22 Public domain in the USA. 207 Ingersoll, Robert Green 1833 1899 Ingersoll, Bob Ingersoll, R. G. (Robert Green) Ingersoll, Robert G. (Robert Green) Individuality From 'The Gods and Other Lectures' Produced by David Widger "Individuality" by Robert Green Ingersoll is a philosophical treatise that critiques the constraints of religion and societal norms on personal freedom and individuality. Written in the late 19th century, this work primarily targets the oppressive forces of religious doctrine, discussing the importance of mental freedom and the right to think independently. Ingersoll advocates for a liberating perspective on human thought, promoting the idea that true progress can only occur through the rejection of blind obedience to authority and tradition. In the book, Ingersoll argues that conformity leads to stagnation and hinders personal and societal development. He emphasizes that throughout history, individuals who defy imposed beliefs and think for themselves have driven progress and enlightenment. Through a blend of historical references and philosophical arguments, Ingersoll challenges the reader to recognize the suffocating nature of religious zealotry and the importance of self-discovery. He contends that every person must refuse the mental slavery imposed by dogmas and assert their own beliefs, ultimately claiming that true happiness and intellectual sovereignty come from embracing one’s individuality. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Free thought Individuality BL Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Philosophy & Ethics Category: Religion/Spirituality 74724 2025-09-15T11:42:55.522736 text/html 69677 2013-01-29T10:49:58 text/html 101625 2025-09-15T11:43:00.556747 application/epub+zip 100313 2025-09-15T11:42:58.433735 application/epub+zip 94509 2025-09-15T11:42:57.140740 application/epub+zip 216478 2025-09-15T11:43:02.137709 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 208774 2025-09-15T11:42:59.915733 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 184151 2022-09-17T11:55:10.031073 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 63610 2025-09-15T11:42:55.289761 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 63586 2011-11-22T14:38:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 63578 2011-11-22T14:38:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20689 2025-09-15T11:43:02.257702 application/rdf+xml 15359 2025-09-15T11:42:57.860745 image/jpeg 3797 2025-09-15T11:42:57.620728 image/jpeg 24584 2011-11-22T14:38:06 application/octet-stream application/zip 25654 2013-01-29T10:49:58 application/octet-stream application/zip 24564 2011-11-22T14:38:06 application/octet-stream application/zip 102822 2025-09-15T11:42:55.529743 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