freethought

freethought
free thought n.
Thought that rejects authority and dogma, especially in religion; freethinking.

* * *


Universalium. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Поможем решить контрольную работу

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Freethought — is a philosophical viewpoint that holds that beliefs should be formed on the basis of science and logic and should not be influenced by emotion, authority, tradition, or any dogma. The cognitive application of freethought is known as freethinking …   Wikipedia

  • Freethought Day — is October 12th, the annual observance by freethinkers and secularists of the anniversary of the effective end of the Salem Witch Trials.The seminal event connected to Freethought Day is an edict issued by Massachusetts Governor William Phips,… …   Wikipedia

  • Freethought Radio — is a weekly radio show produced by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. It is broadcast live every Saturday on The Mic 92.1 in Madison, Wis. and (as of Saturday 6th October 2007) on Air America, streamed online, and available as a podcast. (The… …   Wikipedia

  • Freethought Radio — (en español Radio librepensamiento) es un programa de radio semanal producido por la Freedom From Religion Foundation. Se emite en directo en Madison (Wisconsin) cada sábado en la cadena The Mic 92.1 de Air America Radio, se emite online y está… …   Wikipedia Español

  • Freethought Association of Canada — La Freethought Association of Canada (Asociación librepensadora de Canadá) es una organización educativa que promociona puntos de vista laicos. La organización comenzó siendo denominándose Toronto Secular Alliance, organización secular originada… …   Wikipedia Español

  • freethought — n. state of being a freshman …   English contemporary dictionary

  • North Texas Church of Freethought — Type church Founded 1994, Dallas, Texas, U.S. Headquarters Dallas, Texas …   Wikipedia

  • Golden Age of Freethought — The Golden Age of Freethought is a term sometimes used to describe the limited vogue for freethinking that developed in the late 19th century United States. It began around 1870 and lasted at least through the end of the century; author Susan… …   Wikipedia

  • Champion of Freethought — President John F Kennedy who believed in an America where the separation of church and state is absolute and who renounced the appointment of an American ambassador to the Vatican and tax support of parochial schools …   Eponyms, nicknames, and geographical games

  • Defender of Freethought — Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Paine, Robert Ingersoll, and Clarence Darrow …   Eponyms, nicknames, and geographical games

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”