Doubt, a History: The Great Doubters and Their Legacy of Innovation from Socrates and Jesus to Thomas Jefferson and Emily Dickinson - Rilegato

Hecht, Jennifer Michael

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ISBN 10: 0060097728 ISBN 13: 9780060097721

Casa editrice: Harper San Francisco, 2003

Riassunto

A study on the role of skepticism in the development of intellectual and religious history celebrates the doubt-related activities of such figures as the Buddha, Susan B. Anthony, and Thomas Jefferson, noting their achievements as proponents for creativity, intellectual progress, and social change. 25,000 first printing.

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Recensione:

“A remarkably wide ranging history.” (Booklist (starred review))

“Hecht gleefully invites readers on a lively stroll through three millennia of clashes between believers and nonbelievers.” (Detroit Free Press)

“Hecht aims to give doubt its due in her lively and endlessly provocative new book.” (Christian Century)

“Hecht is right that doubt’s story deserves to be told ... [and] she tells it in just the right spirit.” (Alan Wolfe, New Republic)

“Jennifer Michael Hecht has forever changed the way I will think about history ― religious or otherwise.” (Krista Tippett, Speaking of Faith -- Minnesota Public Radio)

L'autore:

Jennifer Michael Hecht is an assistant professor of history at Nassau Community College.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Harper San Francisco
• Data di pubblicazione: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0060097728
• ISBN 13: 9780060097721
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 576