Project Gutenberg 2011-12-22 Public domain in the USA. 139 Carlile, Richard 1790 1843 Philanthropos Carlisle, Richard Deist An Address to Men of Science Calling Upon Them to Stand Forward and Vindicate the Truth.... Produced by David Widger "An Address to Men of Science" by Richard Carlile is a provocative treatise written during the early 19th century. This publication serves as an impassioned plea to the scientific community to take a stand against superstition and the oppressive influences of religious dogma that inhibit truth and progress. By calling for a revolutionary approach to education based on scientific reasoning rather than outdated beliefs, Carlile argues for a transformation in how knowledge is imparted to future generations. In this address, Carlile challenges the men of science to recognize their duty in the face of societal misconceptions perpetuated by priests and superstitions. He criticizes the current educational system, asserting that it subjects youth to religious dogma instead of engaging them in the scientific exploration of the natural world. Carlile emphasizes the importance of teaching subjects like chemistry, astronomy, and natural philosophy in a way that inspires curiosity and understanding, ultimately aiming for a society freed from the shackles of ignorance and superstition. He envisions a future where scientific knowledge could lead to universal peace and happiness, urging scientists to take an active role in this necessary revolution. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 44.6 (College-level). Difficult to read. en Science Superstition Q Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Philosophy & Ethics Category: Religion/Spirituality Category: Teaching & Education 127689 2025-07-15T12:58:31.551492 text/html 121988 2013-01-28T10:30:24 text/html 118323 2025-07-15T12:58:36.554472 application/epub+zip 118580 2025-07-15T12:58:34.236518 application/epub+zip 106573 2025-07-15T12:58:33.197474 application/epub+zip 242779 2025-07-15T12:58:38.296460 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 233828 2025-07-15T12:58:35.920489 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 213629 2022-09-17T13:36:54.586495 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 112512 2025-07-15T12:58:31.311508 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 112425 2011-12-22T11:45:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 112417 2011-12-22T11:45:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21942 2025-07-15T12:58:38.415449 application/rdf+xml 14412 2025-07-15T12:58:33.670484 image/jpeg 3643 2025-07-15T12:58:33.431470 image/jpeg 41334 2011-12-22T11:45:44 application/octet-stream application/zip 42819 2013-01-28T10:30:24 application/octet-stream application/zip 41315 2011-12-22T11:45:44 application/octet-stream application/zip 118286 2025-07-15T12:58:31.564489 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