As I was reading A. C. Grayling's book, The God Argument, a while back, I wondered how what I was reading would look to Dr. Charles Knowlton, a “free enquirer” who lived and died nearly two centuries ago. I thought I’d compare some parts of Grayling’s arguments for humanist ethics that jumped out at me, to Knowlton’s thoughts on the same questions. I wasn't surprised by how closely they agreed, but I think it's worth discussing the fact that the humanist approach Grayling took has roots not only in the ancient world, but in the recent history of freethought.
Grayling Agreed with Knowlton
Grayling Agreed with Knowlton
Grayling Agreed with Knowlton
As I was reading A. C. Grayling's book, The God Argument, a while back, I wondered how what I was reading would look to Dr. Charles Knowlton, a “free enquirer” who lived and died nearly two centuries ago. I thought I’d compare some parts of Grayling’s arguments for humanist ethics that jumped out at me, to Knowlton’s thoughts on the same questions. I wasn't surprised by how closely they agreed, but I think it's worth discussing the fact that the humanist approach Grayling took has roots not only in the ancient world, but in the recent history of freethought.